Digital Government
Will PM title change lead to better management? Readers doubt it.
A new IT program manager title is in the works. But, will the title make much of an impact in terms of actually improving federal IT?
People
OPM releases new time-to-hire reporting requirements
Federal agencies will soon be required to submit reports every quarter showing how long it takes them to hire new personnel, according to recent guidance from the Office of Personnel Management.
People
OPM has pilot program for online platform for job applicants
The new Assess online platform may eliminate the old "knowledge, skills, abilities" method of sizing up candidates.
People
Telework guidance incorporates Telework Act
The Office of Personnel Management on April 18 issued a telework guide to help agencies implement the Telework Enhancement Act and to serve as a resource on the law for rank-and-file feds.
People
Making federal managers into successful teleworkers
With the passage of the Telework Enhancement Act last year, there is a strong push in the government to increase the number of federal employees -- including managers -- who telework on a regular basis.
People
Shutdown Watch: OPM shares furlough information; Progress on 2011 budget is mixed
The impending government shutdown could put up to 800,000 feds temporarily out of work.
People
Administration provides shutdown details: What you can expect
Although President Barack Obama has repeatedly denounced a government shutdown in recent weeks, officials in his administration say they are cognizant that funding for the government expires April 8 and contingency plans are being prepared.
Digital Government
Is this really the best time to ask about feds' job satisfaction?
The Office of Personnel Management launched its 2011 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey the same week the government might shut down.
People
Better performance management starts with better supervisors
Improving the process of evaluating federal employees is a challenge, but experts have lots of good advice.
People
New designation for federal IT managers
Federal employees who manage one or more large IT programs might soon have a new official title: IT program manager.
People
Senators take close look at SES
Senators were told today about efforts to fix problems with the Senior Executive Service, including recruiting obstacles.
People
OPM helps NASA's aerospace workers find jobs
OPM wants agency recruitment efforts to extend to the 6,000 NASA workers who need to find a new job with the end of the 30-year space shuttle program.
People
Feds motivated by more than just pay
It seems that pay is not the most important driver when it comes to federal employees’ performance, at least according to some of FCW’s vocal readers. Instead, feds are encouraged by strong managers and their commitment to public service.
Digital Government
Google's recipe for superior managers
Can the federal government learn anything from the company’s latest HR project?
People
OPM's Berry: Performance and pay need not be linked
The federal government is looking to establish a new performance management system, according to a senior administration official.
Digital Government
Be honest—how much are you motivated by pay?
Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry made an interesting statement today during a speech at the Interagency Resources Management Conference.
People
OPM seeks to elevate federal information management personnel
The Office of Personnel Management is moving to strengthen information management in the government.
Digital Government
Rating feds' performance: Changes are in the works
A senior administration official is stressing the importance of strengthening performance evaluations before even beginning discussions on federal salaries. How do you think the government can improve its method for evaluating employees?
Digital Government
Is federal pay fair? That depends on how you count.
A House hearing this week leaves the question of whether feds are compensated fairly unanswered.
People
OPM director discourages move to pay for performance at hearing
Are feds overpaid, underpaid or paid just right? Lawmakers hear competing arguments at a hearing that could lead to changes in the pay system.
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