People
Get ready for a no-frills budget proposal
The fiscal 2012 budget request is due out on Feb. 14. Everyone expects it to be sparse, but no one is sure just how sparse.
People
Republican to propose spending cuts in CR legislation
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) has released a partial list of 70 drastic spending cuts that will be included in an upcoming continuing resolution bill.
People
OPM unveils new online tool for federal HR employees
The federal government has launched a new Web-based platform to provide training and development resources for federal human resources professionals.
Digital Government
John Palguta on new management
John Palguta, a former fed with more than 30 years of federal human resources management experience, said many of the things he has learned about being a good manager came from observing the people he worked for in government.
Digital Government
Pay system reform: an idea whose time is now
An expert suggests that we stop arguing about whether government workers are overpaid or underpaid and, instead, come up with a better compensation system.
People
Take these steps to spark innovation at your agency
Federal agencies wanting to answer President Barack Obama's recent call for greater innovation should create a space online for employees to collaborate and volunteer to join initiatives they are passionate about, according to the Partnership for Public Service.
Modernization
Government lags in providing telework-enabling tech to employees, study says
Government information employees don't have mobile technologies to support location flexibility, according to a new international study by Forrester Research.
People
Some federal agencies to participate in telework event
Several federal agencies have pledged to participate in telework week later this month, according to the Telework Exchange.
Digital Government
OPM's security clearance reformer retires
Kathy Dillaman, the Office of Personnel Management official in charge of reforming the security clearance process, retired Monday after 35 years of government service, Federal Times reports.
People
OPM: Discuss telework options before weather hits
The Office of Personnel Management is encouraging federal employees eligible to telework to discuss their work plans with managers in advance of Tuesday’s expected winter storm.
Digital Government
Could pay for performance make an unexpected comeback?
While it’s unclear if feds will be subject to workforce cuts or a longer pay freeze as a result of the administration’s overall belt-tightening, it will be interesting to see if the idea of implementing a pay-for-performance system resurfaces as a way to lower costs and improve the government’s efficiency.
Digital Government
Government reorganization taking first steps
The White House's plan to substantially reorganize the federal government is in its earliest stage, and still needs Congressional approval.
People
Snow-day telework rules loosen up
The Office of Personnel Management announced a new "unscheduled" telework policy for federal workers who are unable to commute to work due to severe weather or other emergencies.
People
Thousands signing up for Telework Week
The Telework Exchange is reporting that with 5,480 pledges to participate already made, the total amount saved by those taking part in next month’s Telework Week event will be approximately $340,000.
People
Commission's work informs president's cost-cutting plans
President Barack Obama highlighted the across-the-board spending cuts recommended by the fiscal commission in his State of the Union address, although he said he didn’t agree with all of the commission’s proposals.
People
From fed to private sector: How to make the move
For feds considering a switch to industry, it pays to listen to the pros.
People
GAO releases performance self-evaluation
The Government Accountability Office, Congress’ evaluation and investigative arm, has released a report that found some flaws in its own performance.
Cybersecurity
Telework lessons from four federal agencies
A new report shows how four federal agencies overcame technological, operational and management challenges to establish effective telework strategies.
Cybersecurity
White House doesn't shine in cybersecurity grading
The Obama administration has received less-than-stellar marks in a recent report card on its cybersecurity policies, earning grades in the B to D range.
People
Agencies can conduct background checks on contract employees, court rules
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the federal government is authorized to perform background checks of people who work under government contracts.
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