Employee Policy
VA launches health care provider recruitment effort
The head of the Department of Veterans Affairs said the department will launch a national recruitment effort aimed at hiring more health care professionals to expand vets' access to care.
Pay
White House proposes 1 percent pay boost
The White House last week sent Congress a proposal to increase the pay of General Schedule employees by 1 percent in 2015.
Employee Policy
Security clearance backlog looms
A stop-work order that suspended a major contractor's work on background investigations could slow down the federal security clearance process.
Management
Buckets of Ice Water Brought in More ALS Funding in 30 Days Than the Government Did in a Year
Donors around the world gave more than $100 million in the past month through the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Defense
National Guard Turns to Food Banks Because Rick Perry Hasn't Paid Them
The National Guard troops Texas Gov. Rick Perry ordered to the U.S. Mexico border last month are using food and gas aid from a local food bank because they haven't been paid in weeks.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Issues Plan to Give Feds a 1 Percent Pay Raise
The president issued an alternative pay plan late Friday, setting an across-the-board increase for civilian federal employees of 1 percent in 2015.
Management
The Federal Agencies Most Often Accused of Discrimination
The Labor Department was at the top of the list for Cabinet-level agencies.
Defense
National Guard Pilot Was Killed in Virginia Crash
Two-day search and rescue effort involved more than 100 local, state, and federal officials and volunteers.
Defense
U.S. Won't Raise Terror Threat Level Even Though U.K.'s Is 'Severe'
The U.S. threat level remains the same, officials said, despite the U.K.'s move to raise its level to "severe" in response to the Islamic State.
Nextgov
Hackers Score IDs of S. Korean Population, Roil New Zealand Election and Drain Norwegian Oil
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Why a Government Shutdown Is So Unlikely
The move would be electoral suicide for Republicans.
Nextgov
Obama Resurrects Intel Advisory Panel
President Obama named six new members to the board -- including the CEO of UPS.
Defense One
Is There a Plan to Attack in Syria or Not?
White House and Pentagon spokesmen spent Friday explaining that the president and the Joint Chiefs have some plans to strike in Syria, but there is no plan. By Kevin Baron
Nextgov
As Todd Park Becomes Top Tech Recruiter, What's Next for CTO Role?
Park’s departure leaves a job opening in Washington -- one with unclear requirements.
Pay & Benefits
Can You Apply for Phased Retirement This Fall? It Depends on Your Agency
OPM is accepting applications beginning in November, but some agencies are telling employees they can’t apply that soon.
Management
Three of the Most Common Delegation Ah-ha's
You can’t continue to operate as if you’re personally responsible for everything that happens.
Nextgov
VA’s Scheduling System Revamp Will Be Big Test of Agency’s Agile Approach
VA takes a new approach to legacy IT systems.
Management
Has the IRS Become Gun-Shy on Regulating Nonprofits?
The number of organizations denied tax exempt status dropped precipitously between 2010 and 2013.
Management
To RIF or Not to RIF
Downsizing can be traumatic, but sparing jobs can do more harm than good.
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