Employee Policy
OPM releases data on millennials in federal workforce
The Office of Personnel Management released its "first ever" report on millennials in the federal workforce in its first breakout of data based on employee responses to questions in the latest Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS).
Benefits
Average FEHB premium to rise 3.2 percent in 2015
The Office of Personnel Management announced that the overall average premium increase for health insurance benefits provided through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program in 2015 will be 3.2 percent.
Route Fifty
Should Massachusetts Shift Time Zones?
Idea for New England states to sync up with Canadian maritime provinces isn’t new.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Will Pay 3.8 Percent More Toward Health Care Premiums in 2015
Postal employees' contributions will go up significantly more.
Nextgov
The Next Step in Securing the Border: Fido and a Smart-Sensor Collar
Wearable devices are gaining root in protecting U.S. borders.
Nextgov
Do We Really Need More Cyber Awareness or Should We Put the Robots in Charge?
Maybe the answer is making robots responsible for fighting hackers.
Tech
The FBI’s Secret Surveillance Program Is About to Go on Trial
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear a case this week that could have seismic implications for how the government spies on Americans.
Route Fifty
N.Y.C. Mayor vs. N.J. Governor; Eviction Notices in Polygamous Ariz. Town
Also in our State & Local roundup: Iowa’s governor criticizes California egg regulations.
Management
5 Ideas to Help You Adjust Your Attitude and Improve Performance
Before you start your day, focus on your bigger purpose.
Defense
U.S. Africa Command: Ebola Mission Will Not Bring Disease Back Home
Deployed personnel are highly trained and will be treated immediately if infected.
Nextgov
Air Force is Building Mini-Hospital in Liberia to Fight Ebola
The Air Combat Command has started installation of a mini-community hospital in Liberia.
Pay & Benefits
The Time Feds Spend on Union Biz Inches Up
Federal employees spent 3.43 million hours on “official time” in fiscal 2012, according to the latest report.
Defense
The Trouble With Defense Acquisition May Be the Workforce
Too often, contracts are left to 'managers for whom it is merely one step in a career path directed elsewhere,' an expert tells Senate investigators in recent report.
Management
200K Federal Contractors Are About to Get a Pay Raise
Labor Department issues final rules to implement the $10.10 minimum wage for contractors.
Management
VA Starts to Make Good on Its Promise to Fire More Execs
Department officials recommend three more high-level officials for removal.
Route Fifty
Virginia Town Uses Unique Approach to Budgeting
Take a closer look at Christianburg's radically different process to evaluate and prioritize programs and public services.
Management
Where In The World People Want To Work Abroad
In many countries, younger people are substantially more likely to want to work abroad.
Oversight
The Scariest Thing About Ebola: Americans' Lack of Trust in Institutions
Trust deficit runs deeper than one president—or even the presidency.
Oversight