Federal Employees and Marijuana
A survey shows the percentage of federal employees who approve of marijuana legalization is slightly less than that of the general public.
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
A survey shows the percentage of federal employees who approve of marijuana legalization is slightly less than that of the general public.
Legislation has been introduced that would extend the probationary period for new federal employees to two years. Would this benefit new employees?
A bill under consideration aims to curtail political “burrowing.” The author provides details about the bill along with suggestions for improving it.
Three recent reports raised the issue of dealing with problem employees. The author analyzes the reports and offers three steps he says would also help.
The author highlights four key points from the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey that he feels stand out above others.
The author says that the VA is the perfect testing ground for trying a new approach to hiring veterans.
Using marijuana in Washington, DC is legal, but federal employees are still subject to federal laws.
OPM has announced the initial results of the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
How widespread is the practice of political “burrowing?” The author says it’s largely a “problem” that isn’t really a problem.
New mandatory drug testing guidelines went into effect at the start of October to test for opioids that will affect a significant number of federal employees.