MSPB Weighs Pros, Cons of ‘Integrity Testing’
Following is an article from a recent MSPB publication examining the pros and cons of “integrity testing” in federal employment. …More
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Report Charts Where the Pieces Would Fall in OPM Breakup
Following is a recent analysis by the Congressional Research Service of where—and in some cases when—the various parts of OPM …More
Data on Outcomes of Appeals Can Be Misleading, MSPB Says
Following is an article in a recent MSPB publication making the case that data on how many federal employees win …More
GAO Examines Issues, Trends Affecting Federal Employment
Following are key sections of a GAO report examining major issues and trends affecting federal employment and potential responses. We …More
Policies Finalized on Adjusting Work Schedules for Religious Observances
OPM has issued final rules revising former policies regarding adjusting work schedules for religious observances. Subpart J—Compensatory Time Off …More
Panel Sets Priorities for Overseeing Federal Workforce
Following are the sections of the House Oversight and Reform Committee’s agenda for the current Congress that deal with federal …More
Timeliness, Confidentiality Concerns Raised for DoD Whistleblowers
Following is the summary of a recent GAO review of whistleblower protections at the Defense Department. The Department of Defense …More
OPM Seeks Mix of Incentives, Cost Controls in FEHB
Following is the annual “call letter” from OPM to insurance companies that outlines the terms of the FEHB program for …More
OPM Issues Guidance on Raise, Back Pay
Following is guidance OPM has issued regarding the recently finalized average 1.9 percent raise and the back pay retroactive to …More
Budget Addresses Performance, Reskilling, Other Workplace Issues
Following is the section of a newly released Trump administration budget document addressing its goals for the federal workforce. President’s …More
Administration to Seek New Limits on Employee Appeal, Union Rights
Following is the section of a document sent to Capitol Hill in support of the administration’s budget request showing that …More
Skills Gaps in Federal Workforce Still a Concern to GAO
Following is the section of the GAO’s most recent “high-risk” report on the status of one long-running topic in that …More
MSPB Examines Emotional Exhaustion in Federal Workplace
Following is an article from a recent MSPB publication describing results of its research into emotional exhaustion by federal employees. …More
MSPB Sees Less Tolerance for Sexual Harassment in Federal Workforce
Following is a section from a recent MSPB publication analyzing findings regarding sexual harassment in the federal workplace from the …More
OGE Raises Ethics Concerns on Accepting Assistance, Outside Work During Shutdown
Following is guidance from the Office of Government Ethics on ethical considerations for federal employees who are put in non-pay …More