Cybersecurity
USAJobs clears security hurdle
The federal job site gets the green light on cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Data center consolidation among 70 amendments competing for cybersecurity bill inclusion
As senators prepare to deliberate over the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, a slew of amendments are emerging, including one addressing federal data center consolidation.
People
More feds telework, but managers still resist
First survey since Telework Act reveals key trends.
People
Did telework keep the government functioning after storms?
The recent thunderstorm that resulted in widespread power outages could serve as a reminder that telework is a valuable option for federal agencies.
Digital Government
SES members fed up with slackers
New poll reveals that SES members are generally happy with their role, not so much with their lazier colleagues.
People
New OPM programs smooth the passage to federal careers
An initiative under Obama's hiring reform makes it easier for students to pursue a government career.
Modernization
USAJobs.gov user satisfaction hasn't recovered from last year's nosedive
After the debut of the new iteration of USAJobs fizzled, user satisifaction dropped and has still not recovered.
People
Government workers get an attaboy
A week-long effort dedicated to honoring public servants kicks off in May.
Cybersecurity
Senator knocks government spending on contractors
Federal spending on contractor services is out of control and must be reined in, according to Sen. Claire McCaskill.
Digital Government
OPM's John Berry, king of the jungle
Government's top personnel official has a leonine namesake.
Digital Government
John Berry: Federal managers 'the last piece of the puzzle' in telework
OPM director stresses managers' role in making telework work.
People
Government eyes flexible retention to prevent brain drain
Flexible retention is "absolutely the future," according to one workplace expert.
People
OPM's IT again under fire
An oversight committee wants answers on why the communications effort for a fellows program was marred with errors.
Digital Government
OPM botches Presidential Management Fellows finalist notification
Some semifinalists in the competitive Presidential Management Fellows program were mistakenly told they had been accepted as finalists.
People
OPM renews attack on processing backlog
OPM chief calls delays "unacceptable," pledges to make issue his top priority.
People
Retiring executives could come back as mentors
The Office of Personnel Management is seeking a contractor to help match employees with mentors.
People
OPM CTO takes on USAJobs, retirement system
OPM CTO David Bowen has been tasked with upgrading the federal retirement system and ensured continued operations of USAJobs.gov.
Modernization
Contractor fired after criticizing USAJobs
An Oracle manager loses his job a few days after his comments appear in a newspaper.
Digital Government
Retirement—is it time to run for the hills?
For years, those who watch the federal government have predicted that a “retirement tsunami” would hit the federal workplace when the Baby Boomers started to reach retirement age. Don't look now, but ...
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