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 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:25:38 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/1109/110209ar2.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Options for reform include extending bonuses to rank-and-file employees. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209ar2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43957 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:23:30 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101909m1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Now more than ever, the federal government wants healthy and happy employees. And agencies are providing an array of benefits -- from cooking classes to child care -- to help federal workers juggle their busy lives. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/101909m1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43831 klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:11:53 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/092409ar1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Personnel, technology chiefs say IT shortcomings shouldn't hold back agencies from promoting the practice. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/092409ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43658 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:15:19 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/091709p1.htm?rss=specialreports&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/0909/090809ar1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss An overwhelming majority of employees and managers who participated in Virginia's telework day reported no problems with the practice. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0909/090809ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43548 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:35:10 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080709mag.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Massachusetts, Maryland and Virginia Democrats are taking on telework, pay reform and a host of other challenges. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0809/080709mag.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43342 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:48:06 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/071509p1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Green space, farmers markets and centralized child care are among the ideas on the table to brighten the atmosphere at four neighboring agencies. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/071509p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43171 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:53:53 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/071509l1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Secretary Clinton announces a plan to examine department resources and promote interagency coordination. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/071509l1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43175 elong@govexec.com (Emily Long) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:54:53 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/70709p1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Congress could vote on several measures before August recess that would affect federal pay raise, retirement and leave. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0709/70709p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43115 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:01:14 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/062309p1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Commutes to Silver Spring, Md., campus are disrupted by train collision, but no major injuries are reported among workforce. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/062309p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43015 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:14:39 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/061909ar1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Rep. Stephen Lynch seeks administration input, quick movement on management priorities. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/061909ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42996 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:25:19 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/061109p2.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Employees are more likely to buy into a new pay system if they have a say in its development, Connolly says. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/061109p2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42933 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:16:24 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/052009p1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Senate panel approves legislation expanding telework for employees and making it easier for agencies to rehire federal retirees. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/052009p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42784 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 21 May 2009 00:04:23 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/051909ar1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Democratic Rep. John Sarbanes weighs in on the administration's attitude toward management reform, and congressional efforts to improve government. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/051909ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42769 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 20 May 2009 01:49:40 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/051409p1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Front-line workers want policy giving them the right to don protective gear to guard against spread of diseases. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/051409p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42744 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 14 May 2009 22:46:28 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/051209ar1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Governmentwide policy requires specific performance measures and competence with technology to succeed, observers say. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/051209ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42721 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 12 May 2009 22:53:49 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/050509ar1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss Virginia Democrat Gerry Connolly has hit the ground running on federal management issues. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0509/050509ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42662 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 05 May 2009 23:32:34 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042909ar1.htm?rss=specialreports&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/0409/042309p1.htm?rss=specialreports&oref=rss John Berry tells lawmakers he sees 'warning lights' and will proceed with caution on pay for performance. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0409/042309p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=42553 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:22:37 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0309/032509e1.htm?rss=specialreports&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