Management
Seven in 10 Federal Managers Sometimes Predetermine Who Will Fill Job Vacancies
Federal hiring laws are no longer protecting a fair and open process, report finds.
Pay & Benefits
Outgoing Postal Chief's Advice: End Pensions, Overhaul Feds' Health Care
Postmaster general says USPS should serve as "laboratory of change" for federal government.
Management
USPS Delays Scheduled Consolidations at Many Facilities
Agency cites operational concerns and snow storms.
Management
Agencies Show Little Progress in Improving the Federal Hiring Process
OMB wants managers to be more involved in candidate selection, but they’re falling short of targets.
Management
Two GSA Managers Fired in Conference Scandal Reinstated With 30 Months of Back Pay
MSPB upholds decision that they were too far removed to have direct knowledge of excessive spending.
Management
Despite Senate’s Confirmation Spree, Many Agencies Maintain Key Leadership Vacancies
The White House is reviewing which appointees to re-nominate for the 114th Congress’ approval.
Pay & Benefits
Not All Federal Employees Have the Day After Christmas Off
Postal Service workers and some in security-related jobs will have to report on Dec. 26.
Pay & Benefits
Possible Furlough Days Coming to IRS Employees
Full-day agency shutdowns could complement hiring freeze and overtime suspension.
Oversight
Congress Fails to Confirm Postal Nominees, but USPS Says It’s Found a Workaround
Agency had prepared a plan B in the event of congressional inaction.
Defense
Air Force Cancels 2015 Layoffs: ‘Enough is Enough’
Voluntary separation programs will be made available.
Oversight
Retroactive Mass Transit Benefit Boost Heads to Obama’s Desk
Federal employees riding public transportation will now receive same tax break as drivers.
Pay & Benefits
How Feds Could Soon Receive Better Quality Health Care
Under new rule, FEHBP providers would earn bigger profits for providing better care.
Oversight
How a Major Postal Overhaul Nearly Made Its Way Into the CRomnibus
Democrats blocked their own chairman’s last ditch effort, aides say.
Management
OPM, State Dept. Employees Sent Home as Several D.C. Agencies Experience Power Outage
No one injured in small fire at OPM headquarters.
Oversight
Senate Must Act By Wednesday to Avoid Government Shutdown
Federal agencies are not out of the woods just yet.
Management
Senior Execs’ Bonuses, Performance Reviews Could Soon Come Under Tighter Scrutiny
OPM rolls out update to SES performance management standards.
Management
OMB Tells Agencies to Prepare for Possible Shutdown
White House budget office says conference call held out of "abundance of caution."
News
Federal Employees Honored in Time's 'Person of the Year'
Workers at two agencies recognized with honorary title.
Pay & Benefits