Human Resources Flexibilities (Update Available)


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Target Audience
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Overview/Description
Federal agencies have at their disposal a wide range of human resource flexibilities that can be used to manage any human capital challenges. These flexibilities can be used to find new ways to hire, pay, reward, and retain federal employees. SkillSoft's Legal Compliance course on Federal HR Flexibilities is developed and maintained with subject matter support provided by Christopher Yukins, Associate Professor of Government Contract Law, The George Washington University Law School, and Peter McKeen, a member of the adjunct faculty, University of Virginia Procurement and Contracts Management Program. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.

Target Audience
Federal government employees; employees of federal agencies; supervisors of federal employees; managers of federal employees; employees who buy goods and services from the private sector for the federal government; employees who deal with members of the public who are looking to obtain permits or licenses, or to address other regulatory needs

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Human Resources Flexibilities (Update Available)

  • identify flexibilities federal agencies can use to attract and retain quality employees
  • recognize examples of flexible work-life arrangements and policies
  • recognize the benefits in applying flexible work-life arrangements and policies
  • recognize the four management considerations when determining the best downsizing or restructuring approach
  • identify employee benefit offerings that are available to agencies
  • identify the discretionary compensation flexibilities agencies can use to support recruitment, relocation, and retention efforts
  • recognize the benefits to employees when agencies adopt flexible recruitment, relocation, and retention policies
  • identify the flexibilities available to managers when organizing and assigning work
  • identify incentive and award flexibilities that can be used to improve organizational performance
  • recognize the benefits of flexible incentive awards programs to agencies
  • identify training and education flexibilities and authorities available to federal agencies

    • Course Number:
    fgov_01_a11_lc_enus