News
Gates details high-level Defense job cuts
Hundreds of contractor, senior executive and officer positions will be eliminated, memo says.
Oversight
Labor leaders demand answers on agency shutdown plans
Lack of information about furloughs and pay is causing concern among employees, unions say.
News
Five decades of the Peace Corps in photos
As the agency marks a landmark anniversary, a look back at some compelling images of its work.
Oversight
Defense outlines furlough policy
Military personnel must report for duty without pay and complete any work left undone by furloughed civilian employees.
Oversight
Hiring managers should be agency brand ambassadors, says official
OPM recruiting specialist recommends that search for new talent be done through formal activities; new online tools suggest how.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker seeks 10 percent pay cut for Congress, White House
Bill would reduce salaries for lawmakers,the president and vice president, beginning in 2013.
Pay & Benefits
USPS, union reach tentative agreement
New contract would protect against layoffs, limit `excessing’ and raise salaries by 3.5 percent.
Pay & Benefits
Legislative Lottery
Defense authorization legislation includes pay provisions for some civilian employees.
Oversight
Report: Innovation in developing leaders is crucial in a time of tight resources
Leadership development should be narrow and focused on specific qualities, observers say.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers seek better oversight of federal workers’ prescription drug benefits
New law could save up to $3 billion by opening up the pharmaceutical buying process, a bill co-sponsor says.
Oversight
OPM looks to boost hiring of military spouses
Proposed rule expands noncompetitive appointment eligibility for spouses when service members are disabled or killed.
Oversight
OPM seeks feedback on new internship program
Details of Pathways still under consideration, officials say.
Oversight
Lawmakers propose improvements to intern hiring process
Bill would require agencies to track quality of internship programs and share information about strong candidates.
Oversight
Fight over future of Saturday mail delivery continues
Resolution calls on USPS to preserve current schedule as agency faces growing financial crisis.
Oversight
Workers protest outside SSA offices nationwide
Employees march against furloughs, other cuts as agency offers early retirement.
Oversight
Postal Service pleads its case to Congress
Cash-strapped agency says it needs immediate relief to avoid defaulting on advance payments to its retiree health fund.
Trends
Dialing Up Telework
Agencies face complex steps in rolling out remote work agreements and training.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds keep up their strong performance
Every investment option grew in February, and all are in the black for the year.
Pay & Benefits
TSP sees boost in overall enrollment, new fund participation
Auto-enroll program and targeted campaigns reaching noncontributors and new hires, according to officials.
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