This talk will discuss the cultural changes that were made at USCIS in the adoption of modern agile development practices. The discussion will include the successes and challenges of changes in an organization that has significant inertia in existing development practices and the changes that need to be made within both the IT and business organizations. The overall framework of change and recommendations will complete the discussion. It will...

Please join FPMI Events along with the Federal Management Institute (FMI) for a 1-day Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar for Federal Employees. This seminar will equip potential retirees with an understanding of retirement eligibility, various benefits, insurance options, estate planning, investing, work options, and post-retirement quality of life. The session will specifically cover: Retirement Eligibility Benefit Computations Survivor Benefits...

Please join FPMI and the Federal Management Institute for a Human Resources Symposium. This one day event will offer a variety of informative sessions geared towards HR professionals. Human Resources Symposium Sessions The Practice of HR Consulting w/ Teresa Jenkins While federal departments and agencies differ as to their missions, they all share the need to accomplish their missions effectively and efficiently with a focus on results. The on...

The Federal Reduction-in-Force Procedures course teaches participants the procedures to be followed when faced with separation or downgrading an employee because of a Reduction-in-Force (RIF). Course content includes defining the competitive area; assigning competitive levels; determining retention levels; releasing employees from a competitive level; separating employees by RIF; and addressing RIF notices, RIF appeal rights, retirement, compe...

The Federal Reduction-in-Force Procedures course teaches participants the procedures to be followed when faced with separation or downgrading an employee because of a Reduction-in-Force (RIF). Course content includes defining the competitive area; assigning competitive levels; determining retention levels; releasing employees from a competitive level; separating employees by RIF; and addressing RIF notices, RIF appeal rights, retirement, compe...

The Human Resource Competencies for Federal Supervisors course is designed to help new supervisors acquire the skills they need to make effective Human Resource Management decisions. The course provides the knowledge and skills-base essential for establishing a solid foundation for making human resource management decisions and supports federal supervisors in meeting critical human resource management competencies. The design includes a wide v...

Please join FPMI and the Federal Management Institute for a Labor and Employee Relations Symposium. This two-day event will offer a variety of informative sessions geared towards Federal LR and ER professionals. Session Topics Include: Building Interest Based Relationships Beyond Mediation: An Introduction to Multiple Methods for Conflict Resolution Performance vs. Conduct; Walking the Fine Line Handling ULPs Effectively Merit Systems Principl...

FPMI SOLUTIONS, INC. & THE FEDERAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PRESENT Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar for Federal Employees This seminar will equip potential retirees with an understanding of retirement eligibility, various benefits, insurance options, estate planning, investing, work options, and post-retirement quality of life. The session will specifically cover: Retirement Eligibility Benefit Computations Survivor Benefits Post-Retirement He...

FEDERAL HUMAN RESOURCES SYMPOSIUM June 26, 2013 Crowne Plaza National Airport Arlington, VA (Crystal City) SESSIONS INCLUDE: Leveraging the Power of Employee Engagement in Government - w/ Robert Lavigna The Impact of a Multigenerational Workforce - w/ Jeffrey Vargas Due Process - What do Aggravating Factors have to do with it? - w/ John Sampson Federal Benefits Briefing for HR Practitioners - w/ Georgia Bohuslav Registration Cost is $395 per p...

FEDERAL LABOR & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SYMPOSIUM June 25, 2013 Crowne Plaza National Airport Arlington, VA (Crystal City) SESSIONS INCLUDE: When and How to Bargain Over Changes in Conditions of Employment - w/ David Feder Official Time for Union Representatives: Are there Limitations - w/ Gordon Rollins, MSSM Special Guest Speakers from the FLRA Registration Cost is $395 per person; $695 if also registering for the HR Symposium 6/26/13 GROUP D...