Modernization

HUD tells its HR success story

Agency adopts a new systems strategy based on ‘buy it’ rather than ‘build it.'

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Agencies still lack dedicated telework personnel, survey finds

The latest survey of federal telework coordinators revealed that agencies still lack workers who are largely dedicated to promoting telework programs, but agencies are making progress.

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USPTO's telework program sets the bar

Rigorous training and performance metrics are the basis for its success and expansion.

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OPM launches effort to improve employee training

The Office of Personnel Management has begun an effort to improve training and support for workforce programs using commercial partners.

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Senate bill would create telework management position

Sens. Ted Stevens and Mary Landrieu introduced a bill that would require agencies to name a telework-managing officer and make federal employees eligible to telework unless designated otherwise.

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Creators of PART predict a lasting legacy

Program assessment tool might not survive, but the culture it created most likely will.

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OPM cites progress with strategy to add flexibility to federal hiring

Agency counts on innovative strategy to attract employees to public service.

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Maj. Gen. Marilyn Quagliotti: Leading by pitching in

Quagliotti believes that, however big the organization, personal involvement by leadership is an integral part of a team effort.

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GAO to Congress: Help us help you

The comptroller general seeks more funding and employees as demands on GAO rise.

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LOB providers let agencies save money, focus mission, experts say

Experts at FOSE tout the benefits of using a Human Resources Line of Business provider.

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Using the bad to do good

Government Printing Office looks to learn from its mistakes to improve its programs.

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Use innovation in recruiting, HR experts tell agencies

As the federal retirement wave begins to crest in coming years, agencies should think creatively about attracting and retaining new employees.

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Financial management honors go to NSF, HUD executives

Thomas Cooley and James Martin were recognized for spearheading financial management innovations at their respective agencies.

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Performance systems experience growing pains

U.S. and Canadian government execs identify similar problems with pay for performance.

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Agencies must reform to meet workforce challenges, GAO analyst says

Workforce management remains at high risk because the government still lacks a framework to advance reform, Christopher Mihm told a House Appropriations subcommittee.

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Government execs in U.S., Canada take similar positions on performance pay

Common themes emerging from recent surveys include support for performance management principles and a dissatisfaction with the ways pay is linked to performance.

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A new Congress is open to new ideas

Experts in congressional relationships say agency leaders should seize the opportunity.

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Privatization issues top AFGE’s legislative agenda

The American Federation of Government Employees plans to encourage lawmakers to push for more in-house work, the federation's legislative director said.

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Experts say new Congress offers avenue for fresh ideas

The new Democratic-controlled Congress will create opportunities for IT managers to sell legislators on their programs, says a former congressional staff member.