Oversight
Lack of linguists hampers government's mission, officials say
Federal agencies struggle to fill in the gaps in language skills.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan budget to remain flat in 2011
The retirement program must reconsider services to keep costs in check, board says.
Oversight
Hiring reform requires team effort, observers say
Managers and human resources staff must work together on planning, recruiting and retention.
Pay & Benefits
No COLAs for federal retirees in 2011
Social Security Administration nixes cost-of-living adjustment.
Oversight
Senior executives see smaller pay raises
Lower salary adjustments and fewer performance awards could limit interest in SES careers, observer says.
Oversight
Poll: Americans believe government is too large
Survey respondents suggest firing elected officials and reducing spending.
Defense
Employees wring hands over Homeland Security consolidation
Department faces pushback on campus amenities and transportation.
Oversight
GAO: Federal background checks can be risky business
Investigators could allow personal information to slip through the cracks, audit finds.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Windfall
Legislative changes could free up $142.4 billion for USPS to spend partly on employee benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Dental, vision insurance premiums to rise in 2011
Plans will include minimal changes, OPM says.
Pay & Benefits
Telework is about to take off, officials say
Now more than ever government recognizes the value of working outside the office, agency leaders note.
Oversight
FEHBP database raises privacy concerns
Observers say OPM’s new tool leaves sensitive patient information vulnerable to attack.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies launch Bikeshare program
Washington-area federal workers can share bicycles for commuting and wellness initiatives.
Oversight
Watchdog: OSHA whistleblower protection program still falls short
Agency responsible for examining complaints from private sector workers fails to provide comprehensive investigator training.
Pay & Benefits
Feds’ health insurance premiums to increase 7.2 percent
Growth attributed to market changes and new plan features, such as tobacco cessation incentives and expanded dependent care coverage.
Oversight
USPS ends year with $6 billion loss
Officials continue to push workforce flexibility and reduced delivery to restore agency to financial health.
Pay & Benefits
Paring the Payroll
Congress considers multiple proposals to limit federal hiring and employee benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Senate passes bill boosting telework
Compromise legislation must pass the House before being sent to President Obama.
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