Congressional challenger makes personnel reform a campaign issue

Virginia Democrat James Socas, running against long-time incumbent Rep. Frank Wolf, accuses Republicans in Congress of a “hidden agenda” to privatize large chunks of the federal government.

• David McGlinchey
• October 26, 2004

Special counsel says first veterans case will set employment precedent

The first claim against a federal agency under veterans employment legislation sends a message to the rest of government.

• David McGlinchey
• October 25, 2004

Report alleges politicized appointments to inspector general positions

• David McGlinchey
• October 22, 2004

Limited Access

Some union representatives say the Pentagon is backing away from a promise to provide details on its new personnel system.

• David McGlinchey
• October 21, 2004

MSPB says well-planned technology can help hiring process

Board encourages use of technology in the hiring process, but warns it must be accompanied by a significant investment in planning and personnel.

• David McGlinchey
• October 21, 2004

Telephone lines cut at OPM headquarters

About 200 phone lines are out of service after contractor cuts telephone cable.

• David McGlinchey
• October 20, 2004

Process for resolving claims by federal military reservists called too slow

The Office of Special Counsel takes an average of nearly five months to process claims under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, according to GAO.

• David McGlinchey
• October 19, 2004

Some federal reservists may reclaim lost time off

OPM directive opens the door for federal employees who are military reservists to file claims for time off that was wrongly taken away.

• David McGlinchey
• October 15, 2004

Netting Smiles

• David McGlinchey
• October 15, 2004

The Waiting Game

Labor officials wonder whether they'll see the Homeland Security Department's personnel reform proposals before the November election.

• David McGlinchey
• October 14, 2004

Safety officials encourage federal workers to buckle up

Labor Department employees are reminded to buckle up, and the message soon will go out to the rest of the federal workforce.

• David McGlinchey
• October 14, 2004

Personnel flexibility bill heads to President Bush

Measure includes authority for recruitment bonuses, vacation incentives and compensatory time off for travel.

• David McGlinchey
• October 13, 2004

Union says prison cutbacks could put Martha Stewart at risk

American Federation of Government Employees says domestic diva’s incarceration shines unfavorable light on staff cutbacks at federal prisons.

• David McGlinchey
• October 8, 2004

The Reformation

Will performance pay and other personnel reforms spread to the rest of the government? No one really is sure.

• David McGlinchey
• October 7, 2004

House votes to grant agencies hiring, pay flexibility

Bill allows larger bonuses and compensatory time off for time spent on official travel.

• David McGlinchey
• October 7, 2004

Navy streamlines its intranet contract

Measurements used to gauge the performance of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet project are consolidated.

• David McGlinchey
• October 6, 2004

Housing agency works with personnel officials to overhaul hiring

The Office of Personnel Management is helping HUD officials survey their workforce and streamline hiring processes.

• David McGlinchey
• October 5, 2004

Personnel chief says officials avoid veterans hiring rules

Some federal managers intentionally avoid laws that provide employment protection for veterans and reservists, says OPM Director Kay Coles James.

• David McGlinchey
• October 1, 2004

New Locales

The Federal Salary Council recommends adding three locality pay areas.

• David McGlinchey
• September 30, 2004

Survey shows government workers more satisfied with pay

A survey of government and private sector workers shows satisfaction with pay is significantly higher in the public sector.

• David McGlinchey
• September 30, 2004