Oversight
Obama's promise to cut middle managers won't be easy to keep
President adds complexity to the objective by committing to move managers to the front lines.
Oversight
SSA chief says financial crisis is increasing claims backlog
Commissioner blames the tough economy for inflating the disability claims caseload by 10 percent.
Pay & Benefits
Federal unions praise Obama labor directives
Three orders regulate the actions of government contractors and a fourth applies to all workplaces.
Pay & Benefits
The Check Isn’t in the Mail
The wait for your first retirement check -- make that your first direct deposit -- can be a long one.
Pay & Benefits
VA faces shortage of employment counselors for veterans
Staff and caseload levels rely on outdated targets, says report.
Pay & Benefits
Pay-for-Performance Pointers
Management group offers recommendations for improving federal salary system.
Pay & Benefits
USDA to debut pay-for-performance project
New system will reduce salaries to offset locality increases for underperformers.
Oversight
Breach of federal jobs site highlights need for contractor liability, security observer says
Hacked information could be used for targeted phishing attacks and other scams.
Pay & Benefits
TSA employees give management low marks
But 2008 internal survey shows more positive attitudes than in previous years toward promotions process, pay for performance.
Pay & Benefits
It Pays to Know
Tips for tough economic times on how to boost your current income or your retirement savings.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers reintroduce paid parental leave bill
Measure calls for four weeks of paid leave for federal employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
Pay & Benefits
Skilled Labor
If agencies want employees with leadership skills and language abilities, they should be willing to pay for it.
Oversight
Obama issues sweeping ethics orders
White House staff subject to strict rules on gifts, interaction with lobbyists; civil servants face more scrutiny as well.
Pay & Benefits
Obama freezes pay for senior White House staff
President plans to hold level the salaries of about 100 employees who make more than $100,000 annually.
Pay & Benefits
Feds could gain champion for domestic partner benefits
Nominee apparent to lead OPM made significant changes to gay rights policies during his tenure at Interior under Clinton.
Pay & Benefits
Asian-American employees underreport discrimination, report finds
EEOC says stereotypes prevent advancement to senior ranks in agencies.
Defense
Defense finalizes changes to NSPS hiring, promotion rules
Rules authorize use of direct-hire authority, temporary appointments and alternative promotion procedures for personnel system.
Pay & Benefits
Changes You Can Believe In
A rundown on specific changes in pay and benefits this year that will affect your retirement.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to modify senior executive selection process
Move comes after successful run of a pilot project that did away with lengthy application narratives.
Pay & Benefits