Oversight
OPM reevaluates human capital marks for management score card
Downgrades reflect initiatives are still in the works rather than failing, officials say.
Oversight
Telework becomes more attractive as quality-of-life concerns spike
As fuel prices, traffic and pollution peak, managers are becoming more open to letting employees work from home.
Pay & Benefits
Senators try a new tactic to reopen FAA’s negotiations with controllers
Bipartisan legislation would restore requirements for mediation and arbitration in contract disputes.
Pay & Benefits
Judge: FAA owes air traffic controllers overtime pay
Agency substituted compensation time and credit hours for money.
Oversight
Federal employee groups, nonprofits cautiously optimistic about OPM nominee
Michael Hager has personnel experience in the public and private sectors -- and bipartisan good will.
Oversight
New bill would protect contract employees from discrimination and harassment
Legislation increases federal agencies’ liability in whistleblower and bias cases.
Features
Time for Telework
As fuel prices, traffic and pollution peak, managers are becoming more open to letting employees work from home.
Pay & Benefits
Unions question TSA plan to extend whistleblower rights
Agreement with MSPB provides agency too much control for effective oversight, labor leaders say.
News
Bush taps new OPM director
If confirmed by the Senate, Michael Hager would shift over from the top personnel position at the Veterans Affairs Department.
Pay & Benefits
House approves TSP automatic enrollment measure
The provision would protect board from legal action over automatic enrollment and self-directed funds.
Pay & Benefits
Defense plan prompts call for higher executive pay
Advocate for senior leaders says salary ceilings should be raised to attract top talent to an expanded list of high-level civilian jobs.
Pay & Benefits
Federal human resources shops are slow to change
Lack of funding, leadership top concerns among HR professionals and researchers, report says.
Pay & Benefits
Disabled employees make up less than 1 percent of the federal workforce
Treasury, Veterans Affairs and Education departments employ the highest number of disabled workers.
Pay & Benefits
Time Is on TSP’s Side
Lawmakers should not rush discussions of a bill that would decrease congressional oversight of the federal employee retirement savings plan.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies, unions clash over pay-for-performance programs
Senators say officials are moving too slowly to address issues raised by employees.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies to boost efforts to hire more disabled employees, report says
Virtual recruiting can make job candidates more comfortable, improve communication.
Defense
Officials call for dramatic boost in State Department staff
Ohio senator and others recommend a 16 percent increase in workforce in addition to more language and skills training.
Pay & Benefits
TSP automatic enrollment bill clears House committee
Legislation also would provide for a Roth IRA and the creation of TSP funds without Congress’ prior approval.
Pay & Benefits