Management
Workplace diversity plans due at OPM
All federal agencies required to submit strategies for review.
Defense
Bin Laden reportedly plotted to kill Obama
Gen. David Petraeus also targeted, The Washington Post says.
Oversight
Obama FOIA efforts earn mixed grades
House Oversight panel and OMBWatch point to missing information.
Management
Does Life Imitate Art at Goldman Sachs?
When Greg Smith quit his job running a London based line of business for Goldman Sachs he acted out the fantasy of everyone who’s ever wanted to tell their employer what they really think of them as they walk out the door.
Management
FAA and air traffic controllers extend contract four years
Agreement comes six months before the current pact was set to expire, CNN reports.
Management
Interior drafts plan to cut 7 percent of staff
Downsizing strategy comes in response to an OMB request, Federal Times reports.
Management
Sequestration specter already is making its mark on contractors
Aerospace industry is experiencing a ‘chilling effect,’ Lockheed Martin chief tells lawmakers.
Defense
Obama, Cameron defend Afghan timetable
Withdrawal is still targeted for 2014, U.S. and U.K. leaders say.
Pay & Benefits
Sequestration could mean furloughs for many Justice employees
More than 100,000 employees could be forced to take several weeks of unpaid vacation in 2013.
Management
Happiness and Productivity Go Hand-in-Hand
Federal Labor Relations Authority chairwoman oversees dramatic improvement in employee satisfaction and agency performance.
Management
Friction between union, managers at Social Security goes public
OPM chief Berry responds to complaint on composition of labor-management forum.
Pay & Benefits
Congress urged to slow down on pay and benefits reforms
OPM chief warns lawmakers from both parties that meddling too much could hurt recruiting.
Management
Energy secretary backtracks on high gas prices
Steven Chu retracts his now-infamous 2008 statement about boosting prices at the pump.
Management
What Kind of Weather are you Making?
For the past couple of years, I’ve had a lot of great conversations with my clients about the idea that leaders control the weather.
Management
Most federal energy initiatives come from four agencies, GAO finds
Government implements nearly 700 energy initiatives in 2010, report says.
Management
Agencies restrict media access, survey of journalists finds
Public information officers faulted for shielding employees from questioning.
Pay & Benefits
GSA chief calls Telework Week a 'roaring success'
Mobile devices allow rotating use of space at headquarters -- currently under renovation.
Defense
Defense doesn’t need Congress’ blessing to close bases
Financial pressures could force the Pentagon to move forward on its own under a less community-friendly approach, official warns.
Oversight
Senate bill muddies waters on shedding excess real estate
Measure differs from OMB and House-passed plan for a civilian property board similar to Defense’s base closure commission.
Management