People
Unions on pay systems: No, but yes
Despite their bluster, unions say they don’t oppose performance-based pay for feds.
Cybersecurity
Federal data still vulnerable a year after VA laptop theft
A new survey finds not much progress has been made on securing workers' computers and access.
People
Personnel issues top concern for DOD financial execs
Human capital issues were the dominant concern for Defense Department financial executives in a new study by the American Society of Military Comptrollers and Grant Thornton LLP.
People
Congress watches its own watchdog
Lawmakers probe employee complaints about GAO’s new personnel system.
People
Defense unions seek legislative solution for NSPS
They say they will seek changes to DOD's personnel system to incorporate workers' rights after an appeals court upheld the system.
People
Government taps the power of us
Officials turn to blogs and wikis to share information and achieve goals.
People
Union urges Senate action after court upholds NSPS
The American Federation of Government Employees wants parts of DOD's National Security Personnel System nullified after an appeals court overturned a lower court ruling that struck down portions of the NSPS.
People
GAO employees to vote on union
Agency analysts say they want a voice in personnel issues that affect their pay.
People
Union, GAO officials discuss union election
It will be the first union representation election in the agency's 86-year history.
People
World CIOs talk common transformation challenges
They find citizens' trust a common thread in government transformation at the CIO Summit.
Acquisition
USDA to give grant-making a makeover
The Agriculture Department has awarded a contract to TCG to help modernize its grants-management processes using Lean Six Sigma techniques.
People
OPM to release performance appraisal tool for SES personnel systems
The tool will build on the OPM Performance Appraisal Assessment Tool, which agencies use to assess General Schedule personnel evaluation systems, OPM said.
People
Mentoring helps SSA become a better workplace
On the best places to work list, SSA ranked 21st in 2005, this year, it jumped to 7th.
People
How low can morale go at DHS?
Marta Perez says the department has made significant progress in improving morale.
People
Harvard to study government response to crises
Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government has launched an initiative aimed at overcoming the incapacity of governments to react quickly to catastrophic events.
People
DHS pay plan: Deal or no deal
Bill would repeal department’s authorization for a pay-for-performance system.
People
NRC tops list of best places to work in government
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission was singled out in a study by the Partnership for Public Service and American University's Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation.
People
OPM: Reorganization makes CHCO Council more flexible
The Chief Human Capital Officers Council has become more adaptable and responsive to agencies' HR needs, according to the council's latest report to Congress.
People
OPM issues FAQ guide to human resources LOB
The 12-page guide is intended to provide high-level information about the business line.
People
Government's biggest spenders are the least transparent, report finds
A new study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University finds that the most-funded federal agencies are the least adept at disclosing how their work benefits the public.
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