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House Skeptical of Many DoD Personnel Practices

Published: July 10, 2019

Following is the section of a House report on the annual DoD authorization bill describing policy changes and requirements for …More

Electronic Record-Keeping Requirements Summarized

Published: July 3, 2019

Following is a recent white paper from the Congressional Research Service summarizing the requirements for federal employees to keep records …More

MSPB Finds Monitoring of Work, More Feedback Best for Improving Performance

Published: June 26, 2019

Following is a section of a recent MSPB white paper on performance-related issues examining results of a recent survey of …More

Bill Cites Concerns with Retirement Processing, Other Issues

Published: June 19, 2019

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

Published: June 11, 2019

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

Published: June 5, 2019

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’

Published: May 29, 2019

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

Published: May 22, 2019

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

Published: May 15, 2019

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

Published: May 8, 2019

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

Published: May 1, 2019

OPM has issued final rules revising former policies regarding adjusting work schedules for religious observances.   ADVERTISEMENT Subpart J—Compensatory Time …More

Panel Sets Priorities for Overseeing Federal Workforce

Published: April 24, 2019

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

Published: April 17, 2019

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

Published: April 10, 2019

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

Published: April 3, 2019

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

Published: March 27, 2019

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

Published: March 20, 2019

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

Published: March 13, 2019

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

Published: March 6, 2019

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

Published: February 27, 2019

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

Published: February 20, 2019

Following is guidance from the Office of Government Ethics on ethical considerations for federal employees who are put in non-pay …More

OPM Addresses Shutdown’s Impact on Career Matters

Published: February 13, 2019

Following is the latest guidance from OPM on the impact of the partial government shutdown, focusing on career-related issues. CAREER …More

OPM Issues New Guidance on Non-Discriminatory Practices

Published: February 6, 2019

Following is recent guidance posted by OPM on non-discriminatory practices in hiring and other federal workplace policies, which in particular …More

OPM’s Guidance on Back Pay and Benefits Considerations

Published: January 30, 2019

Following is OPM’s guidance on back pay and benefits considerations following the end of the partial government shutdown. The President …More

Guidance Issued on Implications of Lengthy Shutdown

Published: January 23, 2019

Following is additional guidance OPM has issued on the partial government shutdown addressing issues that are arising because of its …More

Guidance Issued on Use or Lose Leave Considerations Due to Shutdown

Published: January 16, 2019

Following is guidance issued by OPM on employees who had “use or lose” annual leave but were furloughed or kept …More

OGE’s Guidance on Outside Employment

Published: January 9, 2019

Following is guidance from the Office of Government Ethics on policies regarding outside employment of federal employees, an issue that …More

OPM Issues Status Update on Benefits During Shutdown

Published: January 2, 2019

OPM has sent out a reminder of benefits policies applying during shutdowns. 1. Will an employee continue to be covered …More

OPM Issues New Guidance on Non-Discriminatory Practices

Published: December 26, 2018

Following is recent guidance posted by OPM on non-discriminatory practices in hiring and other federal workplace policies, which in particular …More

CBO Examines Impacts of Potential Benefits Changes

Published: December 19, 2018

Among the options affecting federal employees and retirees in the latest CBO “budget options” report, the two with the potential …More

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