Pay & Benefits
Unions rally against personnel changes as Pentagon issues new details
As public, private sector unions protest in Washington, Defense officials issue handbook on performance-based raises.
News
OPM sued for withholding workforce data
Syracuse University-based group claims OPM violated the Freedom of Information Act by holding back 900,000 employee records.
Management
Pentagon cleared to move senior execs to pay-for-performance
Move is key to departmentwide personnel overhaul, Defense official says.
Management
Agencies urged to standardize reference checks
MSPB report offers legal guidance, tips for checking job candidates’ references.
Pay & Benefits
November yields solid earnings in TSP
Investments in small- and mid-size stocks make biggest gains.
Pay & Benefits
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Management
Rules finalized for special veteran hiring authority
Regulations implement 2002 act changing eligibility requirements for the special hiring authority.
Pay & Benefits
TSP board mulls loan restrictions, automatic enrollment
Officials hammering out strategy to secure legislative changes.
Management
Pentagon releases long-awaited details on personnel reforms
Draft documents provide specifics on pay ranges, career paths and job classifications.
Management
Panel advises agencies on managing mixed federal, contractor workforces
With contractors and civil servants working side by side, managers are being held more accountable but have less control over staff.
Defense
Judge sets date to consider challenge to Defense personnel rules
Hearing set for Jan. 24 in union lawsuit against National Security Personnel System.
Management
Homeland Security chief, union leader meet to discuss personnel reforms
Union president says she wants to continue talks outside the courtroom.
Management
Nonunion employees need a voice in NSPS, observers say
Regulations for new Defense personnel system do not require recognition of managers’ associations.
Management
Senators skeptical of Pentagon plan for personnel reform
Lack of employee buy-in, inadequate detail in final NSPS regulations cause concern.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to provide employees more retirement planning information
Agency preparing new worksheet to help federal workers compute retirement finances.
Management
Defense to hold off on implementing NSPS labor rules
Parties agree to postponement to avoid a temporary restraining order.
Management
Administration outlines steps to governmentwide personnel overhaul
Plan leaves control over performance-based pay decisions in OPM’s hands for first five years.
Management
Homeland Security appeals decision blocking personnel reforms
Bush administration continues push for governmentwide reform despite DHS’ legal troubles.
Pay & Benefits
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