MSPB Rules Employee Charged with Falsification in the Hiring Process Intended to Mislead
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) instructed the Army to separate an employee from service after a probe found falsified documents during the hiring process.
Biden Administration, Federal Workforce Organizations Celebrate Public Service
In embracing all things #GovPossible, the federal community continues to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) 2022.
Scientific Integrity Report Reveals HHS Must Do More to Address Political Interference
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommended the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) strengthen scientific integrity policies.
Federal Employees Work Satisfaction Continues to Decline
Federal employees were overall less satisfied and less engaged in their jobs last year, according to the 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results released last week.
Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers Renew 5.1% Raise Campaign for Federal Employees
A coalition of 62 lawmakers have urged Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) to include in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 appropriations a 5.1 percent salary raise for all federal employees.
Above and Beyond: FMA Managers of the Year on Team Morale
Recent winners of FMA’s Manager of the Year award offered variations on some core themes of team morale: communication, leading by example, fairness, and going above and beyond.
A Well-Deserved Recognition Week to All Public Servants
As a public servant, you can expect the best from your employer this very special week, but it is also an opportunity for you to share your story and why you answered the call to service.
How Job Stress Affects Your Health
In this episode of the Science of Work, Wallstreet Journal Digital Editor Daniela Hernandez conducts a week-long experiment to determine how work-related stress affects our bodies.
New Ethics Rule Allows Federal Employees to Accept $10K in Legal Funds Donations
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) released a proposed rule this week removing limitations for federal employees who accept donations to pay their legal fees.
Title 42 Disputes Continue, Stalls COVID-19 Relief
Senators Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced last week legislation to ensure the administration has a comprehensive, workable plan in place before lifting Title 42.
State Department Using Streamlined Process to Hire 50 Data Scientists
In a hiring announcement issued last week, the State Department announced its intentions to hire at least 50 data scientists through a streamlined assessment-based application process.
Federal Employee Appeals Board Finds Army Retaliated Against Whistleblower
The Merit Systems Protection Board holds the Army retaliated against a widow of a service member in it's first precedential decision on whistleblower protection since regaining a quorum.
Motivating People to Excellence | TED Talks
During her 20 years as a teacher, Cheryl Ferguson has taught music at every level. She understands motivation and what drives individuals to excel. Do you know?
New OPM Labor Relations Guidance Aims to Eliminate Organizing Barriers
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a trio of memos aimed at helping unions communicate with federal employees, collect dues, and organize new workplaces.
IRS Plans to Modernize “Where’s My Refund” Assistance Tool After GAO Probe
To coincide with Tax Day, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report examining challenges faced by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during the 2021 tax filing season.
New Bill Addresses ‘Dysfunctional’ Federal Hiring Process
Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced last week legislation to overhaul hiring in the federal workforce and proposing to remove recruiting obstacles.
OMB Urges Agencies to Reduce Paperwork Burdens on Citizens
In recent guidance, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) instructed federal agencies to reduce the administrative burdens citizens face when applying for federal services.
MSPB Issues First Precedential Decision in 5 Years in Jurisdiction of Employee’s Appeal
On March 24, 2022, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a precedential opinion determining that it did not have jurisdiction over an employee’s appeal.