http://www.govexec.com GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives. en-us Copyright 2009 by National Journal Group Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:25:55 GMT klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) webmaster@govexec.com (webmaster) http://www.govexec.com/img/GovExecLogo_red_RSS.jpg http://www.govexec.com 144 22 1440 http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1208/120808shortlist.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss An update on President Obama's nominees and potential picks for top government management positions. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1208/120808shortlist.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41578 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:48:43 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072409ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Jacqueline Berrien will face significant management challenges at overloaded anti-discrimination agency. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072409ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43245 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:37:16 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/071609ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Christine Griffin, a longtime disability advocate, is expected to tackle diversity and management issues in the federal workforce. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/071609ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43181 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:22:23 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/060309ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Hiring a minority employee simply to fulfill diversity requirements is not enough, says acting chairman. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/060309ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42873 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:21:43 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/052709ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss OPM director John Berry vows to significantly overhaul federal pay, hiring and employee training. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/052709ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42814 webmaster@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:37:29 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042809p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss As government beats national trend, some give credit to protections against discrimination. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042809p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42593 webmaster@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:24:02 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042309ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss New agency director John Berry says he'll make diversity a priority. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042309ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42562 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:40:27 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/032409ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Agency officials say they will use a $15 million funding increase in the omnibus appropriations act to hire more employees. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/032409ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42332 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:06:53 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/012309ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Move is part of broader effort to replace acting agency heads; GSA also gets new temporary chief. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/012309ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41868 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:04:59 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/012009ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss EEOC says stereotypes prevent advancement to senior ranks in agencies. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/012009ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41828 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:47:33 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/010909b1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Move comes after report shows half of agencies failed to meet special reporting requirements in fiscal 2006. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/010909b1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41765 webmaster@govexec.com (Brittany R. Ballenstedt) Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:10:32 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1108/111108ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss But study shows the group is slightly underrepresented in overall promotions. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1108/111108ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41392 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:33:52 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/102908ar2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Government attempts to reverse an embarrassing decline in the portion of the federal workforce that is disabled. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/102908ar2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41282 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:15:16 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/102308b1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Hispanics are underrepresented in the government's senior ranks, where they make up slightly more than 3 percent. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/102308b1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41253 bballenstedt@govexec.com (by Brittany R. Ballenstedt) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:04:02 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/101408ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss The need for change is significant, but a new administration should be careful and patient, panelists say. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/101408ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41185 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:15:13 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/100608ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Report recommends less severe disciplinary actions for employees with long tenures and no record of previous problems. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/100608ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41141 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:05:16 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0908/091708ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Despite progress, House chairman and inspectors general say more should be done to boost number of minorities in the SES. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0908/091708ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40988 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:07:16 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/082708b1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Online resource outlines the tools at agencies' disposal and the rules they must follow. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/082708b1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40827 bballenstedt@govexec.com (Brittany R. Ballenstedt) Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:38:28 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/082108ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Federal workers file fewer complaints, but agencies pay more in damages. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/082108ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40792 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:16:24 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/081308b1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss The Merit Systems Protection Board now says it has jurisdiction over cases involving veterans who belong to unions and file claims under a 1994 veterans' employment law. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/081308b1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40711 bballenstedt@govexec.com (Brittany R. Ballenstedt) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:56:04 GMT