News
From Nextgov.com: GSA seeks to improve its carbon footprint tool
Agencies are under pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Pay & Benefits
Turnover of federal contractors slowed during recession, data show
In soft economy employees value job security, particularly at small companies, according to human resources firm.
News
From Nextgov.com: GSA advances the virtual meeting place
Agency to build teleconference centers across the United States.
Oversight
Federal travel spending site takes flight
JunketSleuth.com aims to hold government accountable for trip expenses.
Oversight
Warning: Feds beware of political activity
Office of Special Counsel recently fired one federal employee and suspended another for illegal fundraising.
Oversight
Airline industry and FAA vow cooperation on multibillion satellite program
Collaboration and information-sharing are at the heart of NextGen , says agency official.
News
From Nextgov.com: State supports boost of women's cell phone use in developing world
Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair launch an initiative to increase mobile access , which typically provide greater economic and social benefits.
News
From Nextgov.com: Transportation, industry look for ways to stop distracted driving
Government and companies disagree on the best policies to curb the use of digital devices while in automobiles.
Tech
Defense's Biggest Cyber Challenge?
General says the Pentagon must find 1,000 cybersecurity workers a year over the next few years.
Pay & Benefits
Federal pay called into question -- again
Think tank panelists say compensation for government employees is too generous.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA grants dozens of agencies deadline exceptions for Networx
More than 40 agencies have until August 2011 to file plans to transition to the new telecommunications services.
News
From Nextgov.com: Communication among public safety agencies is like talking into a brick
Disaster response experts say emergency responders need broadband to communicate and to support advanced technology.
Pay & Benefits
Poll: Feds earn too much dough
More than half of likely voters believe federal employees are overpaid, survey says.
Oversight
Agency aims to play matchmaker with new hiring tool
The national intelligence office is developing a site that would pair job applicants with suitable federal vacancies.
News
From Nextgov.com: Researchers slam lawmakers’ websites as failing constituents
Poor design, lack of interaction and a paucity of pertinent information keep elected officials from enriching democracy , a report concludes.
News
From Nextgov.com: Air traffic control modernization program takes step forward
American Airlines jet lands using new satellite-based technology designed to replace FAA’s decades-old radar systems.
News
From Nextgov.com: Be careful mixing politics and Facebook, OSC says
Independent agency outlines what federal employees must look out for when using social media for political purposes.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Saving 9 cents a day per computer adds up for the Air Force
A software program that turns off PCs at night combined with energy-efficient equipment reduces IT operating costs by $17 million a year.
Pay & Benefits
More feds are benefiting from student loan repayments
Total amount paid out to employees is also growing.
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