Pay & Benefits
Senior executives group opposes STOCK Act disclosure requirements
Letter urges lawmakers to remove provisions affecting executive branch.
Management
How To Lead Like a Top Chef
Foodies in Washington, D.C., know all about Jose Andres, the award-winning chef who popularized Spanish style tapas dining in America. Andres arrived in the United States from Spain in 1993 and opened his first restaurant, Jaleo, that year. Today, he is the CEO of Think Food Group and the mastermind behind eight restaurant concepts with locations in D.C., Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Pay & Benefits
Current feds are still at risk despite payroll deal, unions warn
New hires will have to contribute more to their government pensions, but existing government workers spared -- for now.
Management
Expansion of collective federal bargaining considered
May report could recommend rule change.
Management
Obama sends up draft bill for reorganization authority
OMB letter to House speaker promises Congress a continuing role in consolidation effort.
Defense
U.S. can safely take deeper nuclear arms cuts, senior Defense official says
The Pentagon has not yet offered President Obama a recommendation on the matter.
Management
Labor Department to consolidate field offices
Move is estimated to save $19 million in two years.
Oversight
Congress urged to seize opportunity to reorganize government
Hearing on federal 'obesity' suggests Obama trade overhaul could be coupled with GOP efforts to shrink workforce.
Management
First lady surprises White House tourists
Michelle Obama shakes hands with visitors and introduces them to her dog, Bo.
News
Obama Pushed Dems on Retirement Contributions
If you find yourself wondering why congressional Democrats went along with a plan to boost retirement contributions for new federal employees to help pay for an extension of benefits for unemployed workers, consider this section of National Journal's report on the deal.
Pay & Benefits
Tax cut deal boosts retirement contributions for new feds
Democrats stave off proposal that would have required all employees to contribute more to their pensions to pay for unemployment insurance extension.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The Daily Show takes on the STOCK Act
Jon Stewart mocks "honest grafts" happening in Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Military vs. Civilian Pay
Comparing total compensation between service member and civilians is no simple task.
Pay & Benefits
Women in government report more satisfaction than male colleagues
More men than women, however, perceive agency leadership as fair and empowering.
News
Why We Haven't Switched to Dollar Coins
Five times in the past 22 years, the Government Accountability Office has reported that switching from paper $1bills to dollar coins would save the government money -- measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars per year. So why hasn't Uncle Sam made the switch? That's where the story gets complicated.
Management
SBA redefinition of small business draws mixed reactions
New guidelines will qualify 8,000 more firms for federal programs.
Oversight
New agency performance goals called helpful but incomplete
Stewards of government modernization act call for more specific data on progress, more consultation with Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Pension changes could be part of payroll deal
An increase in the amount federal employees contribute to their retirement benefits is reportedly included in tentative payroll tax holiday package.
Pay & Benefits
OPM proposes part-time work as step toward retirement
Program could help save $720 million in 10 years, Federal Times reports.
Defense