Management
Second Federal Employee Union Endorses Trump for President
Just 5 percent of group’s membership voted to endorse Hillary Clinton.
Pay & Benefits
Everyone Seems to Want Federal Employees to Use Uber
Administration and Congress grapple with overlapping measure to boost rideshare usage.
Management
Lawmakers Demand That Heads Roll at National Park Service Over Harassment Scandal
Current director announces he will retire in January.
Management
The 5 Agencies Where Employee Satisfaction Is Growing the Most
Some federal employees are much happier in 2016.
Management
The 5 Agencies Where Employee Satisfaction Is Dropping the Most
Not all federal employees were happier in 2016.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Administration Gives Some Contractors a Pay Raise Next Year, Too
Low-wage federal contract workers will see small increase in 2017.
Management
Federal Employees Slightly Happier, More Engaged At Work in 2016
More than two-thirds of component bureaus saw increases in engagement.
Management
USPS Has Achieved Just a Fraction of Its Projected Savings From Slowing Mail Delivery
Mailing agency rejects proposal to halt future consolidations until it can stabilize productivity.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury, Union Reach Accord on Review Process That Will Likely Lead to Pay Cuts
Agreement comes after union files Unfair Labor Practice against the agency.
News
Trump Revives Familiar Plan to Cut Federal Workforce
Downsizing the civil service would pay for surge in military spending.
Management
Lawmakers Demand Action on VA Overhaul Without Laying Out Clear Path Forward
House leadership does not expect immediate votes on commission’s report.
Oversight
DHS Exposes Thousands of Individuals' Private Information -- Including Feds, Golfers and Priests
Individuals had contacted two men illegally selling information to defeat polygraphs.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Accepts Most of Panel’s VA Health Reform Proposals, but Rejects Core Changes
Administration says its own plan to integrate with private sector is preferable.
Management
Democrats Want Short-Term Spending Bill to Stave Off Shutdown
Senate minority leader says measure should not fund agencies past December.
Management
Watchdog: The ‘Window’ Into Government Performance Is Pretty Cloudy
GAO says the Performance.gov website doesn’t do a very good job of tracking whether agencies are meeting their goals.
Management
Most, But Not All, USDA Offices Reopen After Threats Against Employees
Department rolls out "enhanced security" as employees report back to work.
Defense
USDA Closes Offices After Threats to Employees and Facilities
FBI, others assessing the credibility of the threats.
Management
As 10,000th Syrian Refugee is Admitted to U.S., White House Thanks Feds
Administration hits its goal, praises the dedication of employees across the federal government.
Management
Many Feds Like Trump, but Nearly All Trump Supporters Hate Government
The distrust is not mutual.
Pay & Benefits