News
'Hairspray' creator encourages participation in public service
Off-beat director pushes young people to join the civil service.
News
Judge asks DHS to delay new personnel regulations for two weeks
Attorneys for labor unions, agency argue over motion to put off implementation of system pending legal challenge.
Defense
DHS reorganization won’t stop implementation of personnel rules
Rules still slated to go into effect Aug. 1; some top-level positions would receive title, pay changes.
News
Union members rally against Defense, DHS personnel changes
Lawmakers join protest in show of support for workers.
News
DHS defends new personnel rules against unions’ assault
Unions seek to delay Aug. 1 implementation of revamped system until a judge rules on its legality.
News
Lawmakers lean on TSP board to study real estate investment fund
Letter to chairman stresses hiring an independent consultant to research the fund.
Pay & Benefits
Red Pen Scare
The countdown to implementation of the Homeland Security Department’s labor relations policies is raising fears in some employees.
News
Union employees at Commerce opt for pay-for-performance
Workers say the approach holds out the hope for higher pay increases.
Management
Senior executives share management lessons gained in Iraq
One civil servant donned Kevlar in effort to recover more than $3 billion of Iraqi money.
Pay & Benefits
Report lays out options for managing poor performers
Homeland Security experiments with extending probationary period to two years.
Defense
Officials: Insurance companies con soldiers
Two companies agree to refund up to $2 million in wake of scrutiny.
Defense
GAO: Little progress on security clearance backlog
Congress and White House call attention to failed reform but vow to try again.
Pay & Benefits
Nontraditional work arrangements underutilized, report says
Nonstandard work arrangements could help provide a pre-trained group available for full-time work if needed, scholars say.
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