Defense

New Defense budget alters military-civilian pay parity picture

The Bush administration's announcement this week that it will seek a 5 percent pay raise for all military personnel next year has thrown another curve into this year's debate over military-civilian pay parity.

Pay & Benefits

Pay disparity widespread in FAA’s Air Traffic division, report says

Air Traffic Division employees at the Federal Aviation Administration often earn different salaries while performing the same duties, according to a new report.

News

Many agencies fail to report top vacancies

Management

Managers say agencies are still not using Results Act

Federal agencies have gained little ground in the effort to manage for results, according to a survey of managers and supervisors conducted by the General Accounting Office.

News

The ultimate cure for job stress: retirement

News

Federal workers’ job satisfaction level declines

Federal workers were a little less happy with their jobs last year than in previous years, according to a survey conducted by the Merit Systems Protection Board.

Defense

Task force charged with overhauling veterans health care

President Bush observed Memorial Day by creating a new task force to address the quality of health care service for veterans.

News

Ombudsmen helping resolve workplace conflict

News

Appointments Watch: Who’s coming, who’s going