Oversight
Agencies are getting too attached to incumbent contractors, watchdog finds
Narrow project requirements that favor one firm are another reason federal contracts are less competitive than they could be, GAO says.
Pay & Benefits
Personnel chief: Telework makes sense, especially during emergencies
The work arrangement should be looked at as a good business decision, OPM Director John Berry says.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies could be passing over good job candidates, survey finds
Hiring managers and HR staffs must work together to improve assessments, applicant selection and customer service, analysts say.
Pay & Benefits
A Head Start
Employees contemplating retirement should take these steps now to prevent long delays in annuity checks and other benefits.
Defense
Defense agency seeks 10 percent price reduction from suppliers
Logistics officials will focus on “price reasonableness” and signing more long-term contracts.
News
From Nextgov.com: Be careful mixing politics and Facebook, OSC says
Independent agency outlines what federal employees must look out for when using social media for political purposes.
News
Commission calls for more attention to kids’ needs following disasters
Better collaboration among federal agencies would be a step in the right direction, panel finds.
Defense
Lockheed on board with Pentagon cost-cutting initiative
Government’s biggest contractor says it’s working to reduce inefficiencies and cut overhead expenses.
Defense
Army cancels ground combat vehicle contract
Service plans to issue a revised solicitation within three months.
Defense
Unions pleased with TSA chief’s progress on bargaining rights
Assessment of how union representation would affect the agency’s mission is nearing completion, labor leaders say.
Defense
Pentagon lacks a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy, report says
Task force finds uneven implementation of programs across military services.
Pay & Benefits
Agency official: Telework programs can succeed with the right tools
PTO adviser says appropriate eligibility criteria, training, guidelines, performance metrics and labor-management partnerships are key ingredients.
Oversight
Burning Question: Can you take sick leave whenever you feel like it?
Or can your manager force you to provide a doctor's note proving you're sick?
Management