Pay & Benefits
Obama issues order implementing pay freeze
Memo acknowledges the move will be difficult for federal employees, but says the sacrifice is necessary due to ‘fiscal reality.’
Pay & Benefits
In pay freeze era, focus could shift to measuring performance
The next stage in the wage wars might involve a renewed effort to strengthen the link between pay and job performance.
Defense
Insourcing provisions land on the cutting room floor
Language that would have brought more work back in-house was not included in either chamber’s version of Defense authorization bill.
Pay & Benefits
A federal holiday poem
Observing what has been a holiday tradition at GovernmentExecutive.com since 1998, we present our annual ode to federal employees.
Oversight
Short-term spending measure advances pay freeze proposal
Continuing resolution funding agencies through early March contains a provision holding civilian salaries steady for two years.
Defense
Senate votes to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'
Move comes three days after House vote to allow gays to serve openly in the military.
Oversight
Energy Department announces contractor pay freeze
Bonus payments also would be put on ice for two years.
Pay & Benefits
Work-life programs require additional OPM guidance
Federal officials generally satisfied with assistance but could use more information, audit finds.
Pay & Benefits
A Date for New Year’s
Picking the best date to retire in 2011 can put some extra money in your pocket.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service contract negotiations continue
Parties agree not to shift workers to new locations or positions until collective bargaining agreement is reached.
Pay & Benefits
New snow day policy gets its first test
Wintry conditions in Washington provide opportunity to roll out "unscheduled telework."
Pay & Benefits
Wrapping Up
Federal workers should take the next few weeks to review their investments before 2011 begins.
Defense
House votes again to repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Stand-alone bill seeks to pressure the Senate to act before adjournment and get a repeal measure to the White House.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Senate panel approves VA tech budget below president’s request
Omnibus spending bill also puts a hold on $742.8M until CIO outlines costs for IT projects.
Pay & Benefits
OPM overhauls severe weather leave guidelines
New status designations encourage telework in the event of another snowstorm.
Pay & Benefits
Senate joins push to freeze federal salaries
Omnibus bill moves to floor following House vote to cancel pay increases.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: VA rolls out ‘smart home’ project to rehabilitate brain injury patients
Florida hospital uses technology to help veterans relearn basic but important tasks such as doing the laundry and shaving.
Pay & Benefits
Survey: Managers anticipate pay boosts in spite of freeze
Respondents indicate retirement wave could be smaller than expected.
Pay & Benefits
Senate considers extending transit benefits
Tax bill would keep subsidy at $230 per month for another year.
Pay & Benefits