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Retirement claims for feds spike in January
Retirement claims for January 2020 is largest in eight years.
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OPM preps guidance about Wuhan coronavirus
Despite current low risk of contraction, OPM encourages feds to use good hygiene and use workplace flexibilities where needed
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Key agencies still lack confirmed watchdogs
Expert says lack of confirmation sends message that inspectors general are undervalued, ineffective
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Carrots or sticks?
Steve Kelman considers the research on what makes for an effective motivator.
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At hearing, IGs look to curb reprisals against whistleblowers
The Trump impeachment and trial put whistleblowers in the public eye, but behind the headlines, officials say, agency whistleblowers are subject to reprisal.
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The power of bad
Steve Kelman shares insights from a new book about negativity and the importance of seeking out the positive.
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Union presses to suspend ruling on workplace impeachment talk
An emergency motion would pause an Office of Special Counsel policy designed to tamp down federal workplace advocacy of impeachment.
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Does strategic planning help organizations?
Steve Kelman notes growing support for strategic planning efforts -- and the steps agencies take to keep those plans relevant.
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How to speed up Senate confirmation
Confirmation for political appointees has lagged, and the Partnership for Public Service has some ideas for picking up the pace.
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EPA under fire from House panel for lax ethics enforcement
The House Oversight Committee wants to know why top officials have been able to sidestep or delay signing ethics pledges.
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DISA pushes on Fourth Estate network modernization
The DOD's central IT organization is leading a migration to a new single service network and will bring on the first agency later this year.
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OPM publishes database of union agreements
The database publication, required under an executive order, is being touted as supporting workforce transparency and accountability.
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BLM begins move out of Washington
The decision to relocate staff could disrupt key relationships with Congress and OMB and set the stage for a dismantling of the agency, say former employees.
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OPM pushes plan to fast-track hires of former feds
Under a new rule proposed by the Office of Personnel Management, agencies would be able to offer reinstatement and higher pay grades to former federal employees who are looking to return to government after acquiring new skills.
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AFGE president accused of using union resources for re-election campaign
J. David Cox, already on a leave of absence due to sexual harassment charges, now faces allegations of violations of union's "no politics" rule.
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Pay raise, family leave become law
President Trump signed a defense policy bill and two funding bills that include some welcome news for federal employees.
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Senate passes 2020 funding bills
With a day left before the current stopgap measure funding the federal government expires, the Senate advanced two bills to avert a shutdown and keep government open through the end of fiscal year 2020.
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Pay raise, paid leave inch closer to reality
House and Senate votes push sought-after benefits one step closer to becoming law.
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Report: Agency upheaval spark big dips in job satisfaction
Employee unhappiness with labor disputes and agency reclocations are showing up in the "Best Place to Work in Federal Government" report for 2019
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Spending bill includes 3.1% pay raise for feds
A measure backed in a House-passed funding bill made its way into the final spending package.
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