Employee Policy
What a federal resume is and is not
A federal resume is the required format for a federal application. If your resume is not the right format, you may lose consideration for a federal job. Don’t be creative or clever with your federal resume, and you will give yourself the best chance to get best qualified for the position.
Employee Policy
Partnership aims to bring Hispanics into FAA workforce
The Federal Aviation Administration has a set approach to recruiting new talent—target the military, colleges and individuals with a specific interest in the field—but now it’s expanding that focus through a new partnership.
Employee Policy
One in three new hires in FY 2014 were vets
The percentage of new federal hires who are veterans hit a new high of 33.2 percent in fiscal 2014—beating the previous mark of 31 percent set in fiscal 2013, according to the President's Council on Veterans Employment.
Pay
Federal employee groups condemn budget proposals
Federal employee groups this week blasted House and Senate budget proposals, saying that the bills attack federal employees and retirees, and diminish the appeal of federal employment for future jobseekers.
Defense
One-Third of New Hires in the Federal Government Last Year Were Veterans
Fiscal 2014 veterans hiring rate is highest ever.
Nextgov
Federal CIO Council Named 'Worst' in Open Government
This is the council's second time winning the Rosemary Award, named after Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, who erased 18.5 minutes of a Watergate tape.
Management
Obama Promises to Veto Any Spending Bill With Sequestration Cuts
Republicans propose drastic cuts to agency rolls and employee compensation, setting up fiscal showdown with White House.
Pay & Benefits
Some Feds Just Got a 34 Percent Pay Boost
The change affects blue-collar workers in western North Dakota, where the oil and natural gas boom have increased private wages and the cost of living.
Defense
Union Decries Pentagon’s Proposed Cuts to Commissary Subsidy
AFGE warns of “Walmartization” as DoD retailers struggle to stay open.
Management
Are You the Fire Hose or the Nozzle?
Don't flood the zone with your thoughts without knowing what you want to accomplish.
Management
Six Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less to Be More Productive
Take time out to focus and become a better leader.
Tech
Did an IG Vacancy Delay Exposure of Clinton Emails?
POGO criticizes State Department watchdog for overlooking issues at highest levels.
Nextgov
State Says It Mistakenly Gave Itself an F on Email Security
A buggy scoring system and self-reporting mistakes are partly to blame for State earning "0" marks on email encryption, officials say.
Management
All the Reasons Why Emotionally Intelligent People Are So Happy at Work
Making yourself happy doesn’t just improve your performance; it’s also good for your health.
Management
5 Years In, 5 Busted Predictions About Obamacare
The health care law is defying Democrats’ dreams and Republicans’ warnings.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Municipal Violations in Florida Usually Involve Alligators or Meth
Also, Obama's may be buying famous property in Hawaii.
Oversight
GOP Budgets Cutting Retirement Benefits Face Rocky Paths in Both Chambers
The House and Senate want to pass spending blueprints before leaving town for two weeks.
Pay
Skilled trades employees in N.D. to get pay hike
The Office of Personnel Management will establish new pay rates for skilled trades employees at 10 worksites in North Dakota and Montana, according to the American Federation of Government Employees.
Employee Policy
In wake of attack, union calls for TSA law enforcement unit
One union has renewed its call for the creation of a special Transportation Security Administration unit charged with protecting the agency's officers and the public.
Employee Policy