Author Archive
Management
Deadly Sins
Defense and Homeland Security are creating a list of mandatory firing offenses, and unions are worried.
Defense
Defense ends conversations with unions over personnel system
Union leaders say meetings accomplished little, if anything.
Management
Agency contact centers win praise
The centers, which respond to inquiries from the public by phone, mail and e-mail, are an “overlooked success story,” according to study by federal contractor.
News
Unions call for repeal of law authorizing new Defense personnel system
Union leader says mandate is "just the latest bad law."
Pay & Benefits
Unions walk out of Pentagon personnel system meetings
Calling the meet-and-confer process a ‘sham,’ five unions representing 100,000 Defense workers leave sessions.
Defense
Bill would tighten border security, increase information sharing
Proposed legislation would also allow illegal immigrants to apply for work visas.
Management
Perks, Pride and Preparation
Managers use special benefits, the aura of public service, career grooming and other techniques to hang on to top talent.
News
GAO critical of foreign aid process
Auditor says Millennium corporation should provide more information on how it chooses countries eligible for aid.
