Management
Obama Mobilizes Federal Agencies to Prevent Spread of Zika Virus
Cases of the virus have been confirmed in the United States.
Pay & Benefits
White House Applauds Upcoming Change to Ease Rolling Over 401(k)s Into TSP
Obama administration says new TSP system will modernize retirement program.
Management
Democratic Candidates Lay Out Government Reform Proposals at Town Hall
The three Democratic presidential candidates shared the same stage on Monday for the last time before votes are cast.
Management
Obama Overhauls Security Clearance Process, Creates New Federal Entity for Investigations
Defense Department will oversee cybersecurity of personal data after last year’s hack.
Pay & Benefits
Washington-Area Federal Offices Will Send Employees Home Early on Friday
D.C. offices will close at noon, ahead of anticipated blizzard.
Oversight
Lawmakers Agree on Urgent Need to Overhaul Postal Service
Coalition of postal stakeholders expresses optimism Congress can finally pass USPS reform.
Management
Clinton Picks Up Another Federal Union Endorsement
Labor group with 150,000 members throws support behind former State secretary.
Management
Slow Federal Hiring Process Will Force FBI to Rely on Contractors Initially to Boost Gun Background Checks
One Republican praised Obama’s executive action to hire more agents.
Management
Whistleblower Disclosures Skyrocketed Last Year, Driven by VA Employees
Small independent agency struggles to keep up with unprecedented workload.
Management
Here's Everything Federal Employees Need to Know About Thursday's GOP Debates
The sixth Republican debate featured a range of ideas to reform the "evil" federal government.
Oversight
How the Government Bungled the Ebola Response
Agencies ultimately got it right -- after they first put federal personnel and the public at risk.
Management
Agencies Warned Against Letting Election Season Influence Personnel Decisions
Some top federal employees will not see bonuses as Election Day approaches.
Management
Upskirt Photos and Twerking: Sexual Misconduct at the National Park Service
IG cites Grand Canyon regional unit for covering up pervasive abuse.
Pay & Benefits
House Panel Delays Admin Leave Reform Amid Democratic Concerns
Democrats agree forced paid leave is problematic, but want to ensure due process for feds.
Oversight
House Backs Protections for Federal Interns Against Harassment and Discrimination
Loophole currently leaves unpaid interns vulnerable to behavior that can have "serious consequences" for their lives and careers, bill's proponents say.
Pay & Benefits
Oregon Militia Forces Government to Pay More Than $100K a Week to Feds Not Working
Three federal buildings remain closed due to safety concerns.
Management
Air Force to Cut Civilian Workforce Through Reductions in Force
After two years of voluntary reduction measures, the service says it can no longer sustain "overages."
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker: Every Agency Could Easily Find at Least 5% of Fat to Trim
Somewhere there's always a fed "doing something stupid," House oversight chairman says.
Management
TSA Workers to Vote on New Contract, but Several Key Issues Heading to Arbitration
The two sides avoided a contract lapse just before the deadline.
Management