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 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:35:01 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/1109/110909ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Popularity of working remotely can overshadow the benefits of other alternative work schedules, observers say. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110909ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44010 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:30:13 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Legislation would codify permanent funding and require agencies to detail senior staff to run the boards. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43996 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:26:21 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102109rb1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss None of the 2,800 employees affected will face layoffs, but some could be offered incentives to leave. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102109rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43849 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:48:44 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/091709p1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Participation rate has yet to reach 10 percent, according to a new report. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/091709p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43615 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:21:23 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/060509ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Obama administration may raise environmental standards for federal facilities. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/060509ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42895 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:24:16 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042909ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Agency director signals a focus on work-life balance programs for federal employees. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042909ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42605 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:51:56 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/032509e1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Washington area representatives promote the popular work arrangement. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/032509e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42341 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:03:59 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/031809cdpm1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Defense comptroller says the department needs the money by Memorial Day "to avoid funding problems and to maintain continuity of operations for the troops." http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/031809cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42292 webmaster@govexec.com (Megan Scully , CongressDaily) Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:08:48 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1108/111208ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss The latest Plum Book includes five vacancies among the positions listed at the Office of Personnel Management. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1108/111208ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41404 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:06:28 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/100108kp1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Ability to withstand catastrophic events and quickly return to state of "near normalcy" requires stronger public-private coordination. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1008/100108kp1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41114 kpeters@govexec.com (Katherine McIntire Peters) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:29:59 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0908/091808rb1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Executive order instructs executive branch agencies to record who would assume top position in case of death or resignation. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0908/091808rb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41003 rbrodsky@govexec.com (Robert Brodsky) Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:08:43 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0908/091508ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Board chairman praises staff for keeping costs low in fiscal 2009 budget. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0908/091508ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40967 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:34:32 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/081108ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss As fuel prices, traffic and pollution peak, managers are becoming more open to letting employees work from home. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/081108ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40699 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:18:12 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/070808ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Federal agencies should do more to educate employees on security risks, study says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/070808ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40413 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:41:33 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/063008ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss But automatic enrollment legislation sparks debate over default funds and the investment board's power. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/063008ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40347 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:32:35 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/060608n2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Power outage at Northern Virginia facility allows agency to launch notification system and telework arrangements. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/060608n2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40187 gnagesh@govexec.com (Gautham Nagesh) Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:09:37 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed0408/040308ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Private sector moves ahead of federal government in security measures and technical support. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed0408/040308ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39700 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:50:41 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0308/301708ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss More employees and managers favor working remotely, agency survey says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0308/301708ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39544 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:47:38 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0208/021508j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Ensuring only authorized users have access to data is among the top challenges facing agencies, says GAO. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0208/021508j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39314 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:49:26 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0108/012908bb2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Lack of resources threatens safety of nation's food and medical supplies, lawmakers say. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0108/012908bb2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39153 bbrewin@govexec.com (Bob Brewin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:05:09 GMT