Oversight
Lack of linguists hampers government's mission, officials say
Federal agencies struggle to fill in the gaps in language skills.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Defense must ramp up recruitment of IT acquisition workforce, consultant says
Internal briefing also recommends an exchange program between department and industry for information technology professionals .
Pay & Benefits
No COLAs for federal retirees in 2011
Social Security Administration nixes cost-of-living adjustment.
Oversight
Hiring reform requires team effort, observers say
Managers and human resources staff must work together on planning, recruiting and retention.
Defense
Justice Department appeals 'don't ask, don't tell' ruling
Officials also request a stay of a federal judge's injunction against enforcement of the law that bars homosexual men and women from serving openly in the military.
Defense
Memorial fund breaks ground on law enforcement museum
Building will be underground and use technology to create a highly interactive experience for visitors.
Oversight
Senior executives see smaller pay raises
Lower salary adjustments and fewer performance awards could limit interest in SES careers, observer says.
Oversight
Survey finds public satisfied with federal call centers
Government-run facilities improving, but still lag behind services private sector provides.
Oversight
USDA Native American case moves closer to resolution
The class action suit claims the Agriculture Department discriminated against Native Americans who applied for farm loans.
Oversight
Poll: Americans believe government is too large
Survey respondents suggest firing elected officials and reducing spending.
Defense
GI bill, sagging economy boost military recruiting
Defense personnel official says armed services met their fiscal 2010 goals of recruiting a total of 165,291 new active-duty service members.
Defense
Survey: Pay and benefits remain an issue for military families
Respondents say long deployments and worries about children and finances are main challenges facing service members.
Defense
Employees wring hands over Homeland Security consolidation
Department faces pushback on campus amenities and transportation.
Defense
Federal judge ends ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
It’s not clear if Obama administration will appeal ruling eliminating ban on gays openly serving in the military.
Oversight
Uncle Sam faces recruiting challenges with tech-savvy set
Government’s stodgy image gives industry an edge in the chase for young technology workers.
Oversight
GAO: Federal background checks can be risky business
Investigators could allow personal information to slip through the cracks, audit finds.
Pay & Benefits