Oversight
Final 2010 budget blueprint supports military-civilian pay parity
Language encouraging agencies to identify and eliminate poor-performing federal programs gets axed from the bill.
Oversight
OPM announces new governmentwide telework policy
Agency director signals a focus on work-life balance programs for federal employees.
Defense
Lawmakers probe Defense acquisition workforce issues
After years of staff cuts, the department and military services are slowly rebuilding contracting capacity.
Oversight
Transportation IG urges better training for novice air traffic controllers
High number of trainees assigned to three busy California airports, report finds.
Oversight
Portion of gender pay gap persists, despite workforce changes
As government beats national trend, some give credit to protections against discrimination.
Pay & Benefits
Commerce secretary lauds senior executives at banquet
2008 Distinguished Presidential Rank award winners include a Nobel Prize-winning scientist.
Oversight
Analysis: Bring Them On
The time is ripe for hiring, but government will miss out if it can’t fix the tangled job application process.
Pay & Benefits
When To Go (FERS Edition)
Assessing when you can afford to retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Oversight
First lady attends OPM ceremony, praises civil servants
New agency director John Berry says he'll make diversity a priority.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Makeover
Employee representatives support a Roth IRA option for enrollees, but are less enthused about potential mutual fund offerings.
Pay & Benefits
New OPM chief vows to address pay, hiring and other workplace challenges
John Berry tells lawmakers he sees ‘warning lights’ and will proceed with caution on pay for performance.
Pay & Benefits
Watchdog criticizes management of retirement systems upgrade
New OPM director says he is taking the Government Accountability Office’s concerns seriously.
Oversight
FEMA, ICE nominees pledge to focus on agency performance
Full Senate is expected soon to confirm Craig Fugate and John Morton for top Homeland Security posts.
Oversight
Obama signs landmark public service bill
President calls for boost in community service, saying government can’t meet all of country’s challenges.
Pay & Benefits
Think tank, university boost federal executive training efforts
Collaboration between Brookings Institution and Washington University in St. Louis will expand business and management courses for federal employees.
Oversight
TSP board endorses Roth IRA option for enrollees
But board is split on whether to support additional investment funds.
Oversight
Enthusiastic federal employees could save government money
Panelists say programs that make workers feel more engaged in their jobs could provide tangible benefits to agencies.
Defense
Air Force fast tracks hiring for acquisition jobs
Process that took as long as four months now takes less than three weeks.
Pay & Benefits
Putting It Off
Given the current economic climate, should you consider postponing retirement?
Pay & Benefits