Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense Department opens up to social media
New policy grants all personnel access to social networks but continues to block sites related to pornography, gambling and hate crimes.
Oversight
Postal Service financial woes will continue in 2011
Agency will consider changes in delivery schedule and funding of retiree health benefits to temper losses.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Budget freeze could lead agencies to focus on IT projects that reduce costs, report says
Agencies should strategically invest in solutions such as standardization and cloud computing that lead to less spending.
Oversight
Interior plan reduces travel, IT spending
Department proposal calls for significant budget cuts, but would boost investment in renewable energy, climate change initiatives.
Pay & Benefits
Agriculture’s cafeteria serves healthy meals alongside traditional fare
Agency makes nutritional information available and encourages employees to make smarter choices.
News
Veterans Affairs employee wins cost-cutting contest
Nancy Fichtner will meet with President Obama to present her idea of letting veterans take home unused medications when they leave the hospital.
Pay & Benefits
Leveling Off
Some NSPS employees will see lower pay raises as the General Schedule transition begins.
Oversight
Administration announces finalists in cost-cutting contest
Four proposals to boost efficiency make the last round; President Obama will include the winning idea in his fiscal 2011 budget.
Pay & Benefits
Bill caps flexible spending account contributions
The Senate version of the health care reform legislation would limit FSA contributions to $2,500 beginning in 2011.
News And Analysis
The Real World
To recruit young feds, agencies have to reach beyond Facebook and YouTube.
Pay & Benefits
Job seekers continue to value face-to-face interaction
To recruit young feds, agencies have to reach beyond Facebook and YouTube.
Oversight
Postal Service employees will receive pay raise in December
Agency’s financial woes have no effect on 2006 union agreement, officials say.
Oversight
House panel pushes for answers on Social Security backlog
SSA is hiring more employees to tackle disability claims and conducting video hearings to expedite process, commissioner says.
Pay & Benefits
Mental and physical health conditions get equal out-of-network coverage
Starting in 2010, insurers will eliminate differences in co-payments and lift a restriction on number of visits.
Defense
Panelists urge continued support for military’s anti-smoking efforts
Female smokers require special focus because they face particular barriers to quitting, witnesses tell lawmakers.
Oversight
Poll: Americans have lackluster view of government
Gallup finds mixed public perception of agencies’ performance, while military earns top marks.
Oversight
Quiz: Are you tailor-made for telework?
Take one of our quizzes to see if working remotely works for you.
Oversight
HHS use of funds for health reform campaign falls into question
Form letter could be considered propaganda designed to influence legislation, analysts find.
Oversight
Postal Service eyes options beyond layoffs and buyouts
Agency is looking at adding retail and other services to boost revenue.
News And Analysis
Fueling Fundraising
The CFC seeks to motivate young workers to contribute time and money to charitable causes.
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