Pay & Benefits
Keep paying TSP’s G Fund, petitioners tell White House
Federal employees are being singled out, We the People petition says.
Management
In Congress, Compromise Is a 4-Letter Word
One round of drinks, nine members of the House, and a sobering question: What if we can’t fix Congress?
Pay & Benefits
Bill would allow Uncle Sam to fire federal tax cheats
Legislation would apply to executive and legislative branch employees as well as Postal Service workers.
Nextgov
FAA grounds all 787 Dreamliners operated by U.S. carriers
Agency expects international regulators to take action.
Management
Big role for the military in Obama’s second inauguration festivities
Service members will participate for pageantry, security and their own enjoyment.
Management
D.C.-area feds can take unscheduled leave or telework ahead of winter storm
The region is anticipating some snow later in the day Thursday.
Management
Economists Pan Debt Ceiling’s Very Existence
Economists think the very idea of a 'debt ceiling' is a bit silly.
Management
Labor-management council aims for full agency participation in forums
Before the election, some managers may have been holding back, OPM chief says.
Tech
Meet Todd Jones, Obama's nominee for ATF director
He would be the first confirmed head of the agency.
Management
Former FEMA exec pleads guilty to conflict of interest charges
Official attempted to secure employment while negotiating agency’s contract with the same company.
Pay & Benefits
New bill would extend fed pay freeze through 2013
House will consider legislation next week.
Management
4 Ways to Help Your Team Deal with Change
Employees won't tell you if they're struggling with change, you have to reach out. Here's how.
Oversight
John Kerry's 'problematic' wealth could delay confirmation
Ruling out conflict of interest in the nominee's complex investments is tricky.
Management
Gun control steps include executive order on background checks, new ATF chief
23 executive actions will accompany legislative requests to reinstate assault weapons ban, limit high-capacity magazines.
Management
Obama could look west to fill Interior job
Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire is a possible candidate, along with OPM chief John Berry.
Management
What Is Executive Presence?
Defining that undefinable something that differentiates effective leaders from all the rest.
Management
How Big is Government? New ‘Map’ Shows Us Nobody Knows
A new document attempts to define how many federal agencies exist and shows us that's tricky question.
Oversight
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is leaving the cabinet in March
Salazar's announcement follows the departures of many other cabinet members.
Management
Here's What Happened the Last Time the U.S. Defaulted on Its Debt
The debt ceiling and glitchy word-processors do not mix well.
Management