Pay & Benefits
Obama Asks Federal Agencies to Be a Model for Gender Pay Equality
Executive order requires each agency to report policies affecting possible pay gap within 90 days.
Management
Postal Service Loses Nearly $2 Billion in Second Quarter
Losses are less than last year, but USPS needs Congress' help to reach solvency, officials say.
Pay & Benefits
Sequester, Postal Departures Weigh on Retirement Claims Backlog
OPM will likely fall short of reduction goals.
Management
Most Top Contractors Increased Business With Federal Government in 2012
Despite downtick in overall contract spending, large companies found ways to increase revenues.
Pay & Benefits
Reimbursement for Furloughed FAA Workers?
Employees at FAA could receive extra leave to compensate for unnecessary furloughs.
News
Hot Summer in Store for State Employees
State Department will raise the temperatures to cut spending.
Management
Spending Law Restores $5 Billion to Sequestered Agencies, White House Says
Some accounts were cut too low, meaning funds were automatically restored.
Management
'Oscars of Government Service' Finalists Announced
Winners of the Service to America Medals will be unveiled in October.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Could Recover Some Furlough Days, OPM Says
New guidance offers protection for employees who take more furlough days than necessary.
Management
Several Agencies Still Mum on Furloughs
HHS, Education among agencies that have not yet reached a decision.
Pay & Benefits
Congress, FEHBP and ObamaCare
Uncertainty lingers as lawmakers and staffers face ouster from federal employees health insurance plan.
Pay & Benefits
USPS Extends Health Care to Non-Career Workers to Comply With Reform Law
Postal Service announces $239 million annual contract with UnitedHealthcare.
Oversight
Lawmaker Wants USPS to Bring You Your Booze
Proposal would overturn Postal Service’s ban on delivering wine and beer.
Pay & Benefits
Expect Retirement Claims Backlog to Grow Due to Sequester, OPM Says
Agency cuts overtime, call center hours.
Management
HUD Restructuring Could Relocate 900 Employees
Department will consolidate more than 50 offices across the country.
Tech
Air Force Secretary to Retire
Michael Donley will serve two more months in the role before departing.
Tech
Congress Agrees to End FAA Furloughs
President expected to sign what White House calls a ‘Band-Aid’ measure.
Pay & Benefits