On May 25, 2018, President Trump issued several executive orders that directly influence labor organizations for federal employees. Two of these orders in particular are designed to influence the relationship between labor unions and organizations. The first addresses “official time”, redefining …
The Impact of Recent Executive Orders on HR Processes when Working with Labor Unions Read more »
You can never truly replace the insights of a good manager working closely with their team, identifying weaknesses and coaching employees to improve. But in a large federal agency, it becomes increasingly difficult to rely solely on these one-to-one interactions. …
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At any given time in a large federal agency, there are thousands of people in need of training to address specific skills gaps. Whether related to their current responsibilities or future roles for which they hope to be considered, the …
Leveraging Employee Assessment for Smarter Training in Federal HR Read more »
One of the most under-utilized HR activity in federal agencies is an employee developmental assessment. A developmental assessment carefully evaluates the level at which key staff members operate, based not only specific competencies but on a rubric of proficiencies in those skills. …
The better a federal agency understands the makeup and skillset of their workforce, the better they can build training programs for employee development, plan for future hiring needs, and map out succession plans for strategic positions. One of the most useful tools …
Building an Effective Competency Model for Federal HR Read more »
Starting in 2012, all federal agencies considering new technology solutions had to work with FedRAMP-authorized cloud service providers (CSP). The same restrictions extended to existing technology solutions starting in 2014, and now there are more than 150 different FedRAMP authorized CSPs with provisional …
Converting from On-Premise to FedRAMP Compliant Cloud Software Read more »
For federal agencies considering technology changes for their HR operations, there are many benefits to selecting a cloud service provider who has already gone through the process of becoming FedRAMP compliant. While all cloud service providers (CSP) must be compliant for …
Financial Benefits of Working with a FedRAMP Compliant CSP Read more »
When done manually, the data collection process can be slow and inconsistent. State agencies often rely on a single point of contact at a third-party provider, who may not follow best practice for submission of that data. If that individual …
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Large-scale employment programs at the state level require a significant investment by State Governments, many of which have applied for technical assistance under Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program (EFSLMP). Reporting is a necessity …
Three Step Process to Identify and Improve Data Collection Efforts in State Governments Read more »
Since 2012, federal agencies have worked with cloud service providers (CSPs) who have been authorized by the FedRAMP program, managed by the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) to ensure the same high standards of security and implementation for all Cloud Service Offerings …
What it Takes to Acquire and Maintain FedRAMP Authorization Read more »
