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FBI seeks more than 3,000 new staff in historic hiring blitz
Recruitment targeted at professionals with foreign language, technology and engineering skills, among others.
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Pay Justice
Federal judges make far less money than their private sector counterparts, and the problem is likely to get worse without intervention.
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Court rules veterans’ preference applies to excepted service jobs
But judges do not address the legality of the Federal Career Intern Program.
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Consultant urges senior executives to develop transition game plan
Strategy should involve candid conversations with appointees about job expectations and critical resources.
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Personnel agency clarifies Inauguration Day policies
Federal workers in the capital region will be given Jan. 20 off to enjoy the festivities, in keeping with tradition.
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TSP rallies in December
Despite some gains last month, most of the plan’s funds tanked overall in 2008.
Oversight
The Obama team: a guide
A comprehensive look at the group of people who will be leading federal agencies in the next administration.
Oversight
High-stakes transition could serve as a model
From the December issue of Government Executive : Officials are taking unprecedented steps to ensure a smooth transfer of power.
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GSA cracks down on smoking in and around federal buildings
New rule will shutter indoor smoking rooms; policies will be phased in over six months.
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Report shows mixed progress on federal employee job satisfaction
Surveys for the past 25 years indicate increasingly positive views of compensation, but relationships with managers remain a sticking point.
Oversight
OPM suspends executive promotion boards
Move will give incoming Obama administration agency heads a say in who advances to the Senior Executive Service.
Pay & Benefits
Bush issues order implementing 3.9 percent pay raise
Employees will receive a 2.9 percent boost in basic pay, with the rest of the increase devoted to locality pay.
Pay & Benefits
Holiday Wishes
A wish list of changes that would improve retirement prospects for federal employees.
Oversight
Group balks at Obama proposal to thin federal management ranks
Job cuts would lead to government inefficiency, says coalition representing more than 200,000 managers.
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Second Chances
An extension of the annual open season for benefits gives employees more time to do their homework.
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Report: Medicare is a stronger insurance model than FEHBP
The federal employee program’s costs are too high to make it an effective prototype for a public insurance plan, analyst says.
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Insurer renegotiates out-of-network surgery benefits
Move comes in response to concerns over a change in coverage in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Standard Option.
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GAO backs boost in oversight of executive pay-for-performance
Watchdog recommends that OPM and OMB streamline certification process for senior executive pay systems.
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TSP officials face leadership challenges
The board could experience complete turnover if nominations are not confirmed by the end of this session of Congress.
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