Management
Firing Federal Employees Isn’t Easy, But It Can Be Done
Revisiting the myth of the bulletproof fed amid the growing scandal at the Veterans Affairs Department.
Pay & Benefits
A Special Sick Leave Bank for Disabled Vets?
Proposal would help new feds who are disabled veterans attend mandatory medical appointments without burning up sick leave.
Management
Senator Wants to Make It Easier to Sue VA Employees, Take Their Money
Republican’s proposal also would remove red tape from firing workers involved in latest scandal.
Nextgov
Federal IT Reform Could Mean Bonuses for Procurement Staff
House-approved FITARA includes "monetary incentives" that aren’t in the Senate bill.
Management
Pentagon Will Review Its Health Care System to Avoid VA’s Mistakes
Defense secretary orders assessment to determine any weaknesses.
Management
Widespread Discrimination Forces Agency to Create New Pass-Fail Performance Rating System
Agency will spend $5 million to address past disparities.
Management
Top Senior Execs to Be Honored Next Week, But Not With Bonuses
Group will host a State Department reception for 2013 presidential rank award finalists.
Management
Federal Employees and Retirees Owed $3.31B in Back Taxes at the End of Fiscal 2013
Total debts were down from the previous year, but the number of delinquent feds jumped.
Management
Senate Panel Calls for 1 Percent Troop Pay Raise, Setting Up Conflict With the House
The House just approved a 1.8 percent boost.
Management
The 10 Best and Worst States for Military Retirees
Wyoming is the best place for military personnel to retire, while California is the worst, according to one survey.
Management
Senators Propose 3.3 Percent Pay Raise for Federal Employees
Bill mirrors House proposal; would far exceed President Obama’s proposed 1 percent pay hike.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Readiness: How Do You Stack Up?
The early results of our federal employee Retirement Readiness Assessment are in.
Management
Senate Panel Advances More Legislation Targeting VA Executives
Spending bill includes provisions banning bonuses and making it easier to fire managers.
Management
House OKs 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops, Officer Pay Freeze
Defense authorization bill also includes provisions making it easier to re-employ retirees, and limiting furloughs of working capital fund employees.
Pay & Benefits
Delinquent on Your Tax Bills? You Could Soon Get Fired
Senate panel picks up legislation that failed in the House.
Nextgov
Bill Would Let DHS Pay Cyber Workers as Much as the Pentagon Pays
A Senate panel advanced the legislation.
Management
House Passes Bill to Fire VA Senior Execs
Measure would effectively make the executives at-will employees.
Management
How Agencies Can Get More From Their Employees Despite Budget Cuts
Chief human capital officers recommend changes to workforce management.
Management