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.