Management
Rules finalized for special veteran hiring authority
Regulations implement 2002 act changing eligibility requirements for the special hiring authority.
Tech
Use of telework in Katrina aftermath limited
Some federal offices affected by the hurricane found the alternate work arrangement impractical.
Management
Pointing Fingers
Who's to blame for President Bush's recent troubles--his staff, the agencies under his command, or the leader himself?
Management
Pentagon releases long-awaited details on personnel reforms
Draft documents provide specifics on pay ranges, career paths and job classifications.
Management
FAA brings in mediator to assist contract negotiations
Move necessary because union insisting on compensation package that’s unreasonable given agency’s finances, administrator says.
Management
Acting acquisition commissioner at GSA steps down
Marty Wagner will lead the Federal Acquisition Service starting Dec. 21.
Tech
End to Indian trust fund dispute could be closer
Appeals court decision and proposed legislative fix could lead to faster settlement.
Management
Panel advises agencies on managing mixed federal, contractor workforces
With contractors and civil servants working side by side, managers are being held more accountable but have less control over staff.
Defense
Lawmakers seek more disaster relief contracts for small businesses
Bill would require DHS to create a new database of small, disadvantaged companies available for recovery work.
Management
Homeland Security chief, union leader meet to discuss personnel reforms
Union president says she wants to continue talks outside the courtroom.
Defense
Tech projects listed among Justice’s top management challenges
Upgrading and integrating IT systems remains a hurdle, IG says.
Management
Nonunion employees need a voice in NSPS, observers say
Regulations for new Defense personnel system do not require recognition of managers’ associations.
Management
Congress backs 3.1 percent raise, competitive sourcing measures
House, Senate negotiators approve union-backed changes to job competition rules.
Management
Senators skeptical of Pentagon plan for personnel reform
Lack of employee buy-in, inadequate detail in final NSPS regulations cause concern.
Management
Board official defends dismissal of Amtrak president
Head of the passenger railroad’s board of directors tells lawmakers that David Gunn resisted reform efforts.
Management
Defense to hold off on implementing NSPS labor rules
Parties agree to postponement to avoid a temporary restraining order.
Management
Fall From Grace
Gen. Kevin Byrnes’ real legacy might be shaking up the status quo in Army leadership training.
Management
Rocky Flats cleanup contract called model for future federal efforts
Officials said building financial incentives for speed and performance into contract paid off.
Management