MSPB Finds Monitoring of Work, More Feedback Best for Improving Performance
Following is a section of a recent MSPB white paper on performance-related issues examining results of a recent survey of …More
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Following is the section of a House report on a spending bill for OPM—and other agencies—that addresses special concerns about …More
Banned Personnel Practices Lower Morale When Observed, MSPB Says
Following is the section of a recent MSPB report on employee perceptions of prohibited personnel practices, or PPPs, discussing their …More
CRS Reviews GPO, WEP Reductions
Following a new white paper from the Congressional Research Service on two Social Security benefit offsets that apply under the …More
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
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