Management
White House legislation includes more buyouts, bonuses and flexible hiring
Federal managers could offer $25,000 buyouts, make on-the-spot hiring decisions and design personnel systems that could be permanently exempt from Title V of the Civil Service Code under legislation unveiled by the White House Monday.
Management
FBI turns to contractors for translation help
The FBI is hiring contractors to fill its critical shortage of Arabic, Farsi and Pashto translators.
Defense
Office of Homeland Security needs more power, lawmakers say
The new White House Office of Homeland Security lacks the budgetary authority and staff resources to coordinate the efforts of the dozens of agencies that play a role in protecting the nation against terrorism, according to several members of Congress and public administration experts.
Management
Senator seeks performance-based airport security system
Civil service rules would not stop a federally run airport security system from making quick hires or firing poor performers under legislation introduced by Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., on Thursday.
Management
Treasury chief says attacks reveal leadership weaknesses
Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill said Thursday that the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has revealed holes in the leadership and performance of the government.
Management