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 04:25:59 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/0809/082809p1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Memo follows MSPB ruling about violation of veterans preference. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/082809p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43489 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:14:26 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081909m1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Ruling deals another blow to the government's nine-year-old special hiring authority. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/081909m1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43438 klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:30:40 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Lawyers led legal challenge to Pentagon's pay-for-performance system and set ground rules for union election at GAO. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080409ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43324 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:11:25 GMT 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/0709/072209p2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Labor union is seeking to overturn the program, saying it lets agencies circumvent the merit system. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/072209p2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43224 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:07:56 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/071309l1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Some practices such as relying primarily on résumés aren't suitable for the federal government, consultancy says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/071309l1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43159 elong@govexec.com (Emily Long) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:43:44 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/062609ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Panel on Defense personnel system focuses on links between pay and performance, trust and training issues. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/062609ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43039 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:20:40 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042009ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Panelists say programs that make workers feel more engaged in their jobs could provide tangible benefits to agencies. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042009ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42527 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:56:26 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/041609ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Human capital observers advise government to boost its online profile to attract potential federal employees. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/041609ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42507 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:35:55 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/040109ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Witnesses say there are no concrete plans for what will happen to employees in the pay-for-performance system if it is abolished, but some models exist. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/040109ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42410 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:14:06 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/031209b2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Legislation is necessary as the government seeks to ensure proper oversight of economic stimulus funds, representatives say. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/031209b2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42248 bballenstedt@govexec.com (Brittany R. Ballenstedt) Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:24:38 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/031009ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss The hiring authority undermines veterans preference and limits opportunities for promotions, NTEU President Colleen Kelley argues. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/031009ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42223 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:14:08 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/030409ar2.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Personnel subcommittee chairman mentions 3.9 percent as a possible goal for fiscal 2010 pay hike. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/030409ar2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42195 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:32:41 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0209/020409cdam1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Advocates are more optimistic they will be able to reach a compromise on legislative provisions, now that the Obama administration has taken office. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0209/020409cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41965 webmaster@govexec.com (Carrie Dann, CongressDaily) Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:52:23 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/012809b1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Amendment extends protections to FBI and intelligence community whistleblowers and strengthens them for federal contractors. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/012809b1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41898 bballenstedt@govexec.com (Brittany R. Ballenstedt) Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:20:55 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/010809ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Results point to performance management as an area ripe for improvement, with work-life balance also a concern. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/010809ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41751 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:44:34 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/010709ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss But judges do not address the legality of the Federal Career Intern Program. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/010709ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41739 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:20:01 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1208/122308ar1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Surveys for the past 25 years indicate increasingly positive views of compensation, but relationships with managers remain a sticking point. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1208/122308ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41683 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:51:12 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/101808b1.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss Study also finds that higher salaries and education correlate with greater involvement in work. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/101808b1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41448 bballenstedt@govexec.com (Brittany R. Ballenstedt) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:56:51 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1108/111808list.htm?rss=agencynews&oref=rss A look at where employees are the most involved in their jobs, and where they are simply putting in the hours. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1108/111808list.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41455 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:05:54 GMT