Defense
Top officers urge higher TRICARE fees
Leaders of the three naval services on Monday argued for an increase in the health care fees that retired military personnel and their families pay.
Oversight
Obama offers strong defense of government in Michigan speech
‘Government is us,’ president says in commencement address, arguing the focus should be on making it work better.
Pay & Benefits
Labor relations authority begins regulatory reform effort
Group announces proposed changes on the appeals process and how arbitrators award damages.
Defense
Agency saves time and money with online recruiting
NSA nets hundreds of qualified job candidates with one employee's idea to host a virtual career fair.
Pay & Benefits
Best Dates to Retire 2011
A look at next year’s calendar to find the best days to leave to maximize your benefits.
Oversight
OPM notes strides in training managers as legislation gathers steam
Unions and government groups back bill to expand instruction on mentoring, productivity and other issues.
Pay & Benefits
The Pay Game
When it comes to the annual raise, lawmakers should be subject to the same open process as feds.
Defense
House overhauls acquisition of Defense services, technology
Bill requires the Pentagon to tie acquisition employees’ salary increases and other incentives to performance.
Pay & Benefits
Watchdog finds unfair hiring practices in internship program
Union says EPA inspector general’s report provides “textbook example” of the program’s flaws.
Pay & Benefits
House votes to forgo congressional pay hike
Virginia Democrat says members must make sacrifices in the name of deficit reduction.
Pay & Benefits
Hiring overhaul on the way as soon as next week
White House memo will include guidance on using résumés in lieu of knowledge, skills and abilities essays.
Oversight
OMB seeks input on changes to ‘inherently governmental’ definition
Procurement chief Daniel Gordon asks industry leaders for reaction to proposed contracting guidelines.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: FAA urges airlines to be clear on personal tech use in cockpit
Crew members are required to refrain from ‘performing nonessential duties’ during takeoffs and landings, but new notice asks carriers to set policies for the use of cell phones, laptops and other devices during flights.
Defense
Half of employees will be off NSPS by end of June
Last payouts under the pay-for-performance system averaged 4.26 percent for workers who received ratings of 3 out of 5 or better.
Oversight
Strategy for boosting acquisition workforce is a step forward, report says
Agency officials say OMB's requirements for submitting human capital plans are workable.
Pay & Benefits
Public servants honored next week
Six Obama administration officials host the week-long celebration of government workers.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies urged to change workplace practices to attract young workers
In a study on the federal technology job market, the CIO Council suggests managers should beef up technology, flexible schedules and employee feedback to compete for computer specialists.
Defense
Survey: DHS employees enjoy work but view management warily
Respondents also reported concerns about perceived favoritism.
Oversight