Pay & Benefits

Most TSP Funds Make Gains in May

Small- and midsize company portfolio was the only fund to lose ground last month.

Management

Weather Service Staff Shortages Have Led to Burnout Among Employees

Agency is working on ways to hire meteorologists faster after 2013 hiring freeze created a backlog.

Management

Federal Managers Groups Largely Support Trump OPM Pick

Union representative is a lot more wary of Nesterczuk, who helped design a failed performance-based pay system at Defense.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmaker Asks CBO to Respond to Critics of Federal Pay Report

Oversight Committee seeks to settle entrenched arguments over public, private sector benefits comparisons.

Oversight

Senate Panel Advances Bill Denying Bonuses to Malfeasant Feds

Employees cited for misconduct would wait five years before becoming eligible for bonuses.

Defense

Mattis Fills Key Executive Positions at the Pentagon

Former official: Defense Secretary James Mattis’ political SES appointments are mainstream choices.

Management

White House Sets June Deadline for Suggestions from Public on Revamping Government

Officials said the comments would inform Trump's effort to make government smaller, more efficient.

Management

Appointee Watch: Nominations Overshadowed by FBI Director Firing

In an effort to reduce delays, the administration is vetting officials with the ethics office and FBI before announcing appointments.

Management

New Initiative Aims to Cultivate Next Generation of Federal Executives

Senior Executives Association program will identify promising leaders earlier on and provide them with training, mentors.