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Management

Corrections and Clarifications: OPM survey: Federal employees like what they do
This story has been updated to reflect that Office of Personnel Management employees, not employees governmentwide, tend to be happy at work.
(Posted April 1, 2008)
Culture counts in war for talent
Agencies examine how employee perceptions of the workplace affect hiring and retention.
(Posted March 31, 2008)
DHS will press for HR changes
End of litigation doesn't end the department's efforts to address performance evaluation.
(Posted March 31, 2008)
OMB entrusts its legacy to PIOs
With a new position, administration seeks to institutionalize its performance programs.
(Posted March 31, 2008)
26,000 move to RetireEZ
Federal employees who are ready to retire will no longer wait months for their first pension payment or wonder if their personnel file is complete and accurate.
(Posted March 24, 2008)
SES pay is broken, critics say
Senior Executives Association complains that promotion to SES has lost its luster.
(Posted March 3, 2008)
A collaboration leader
Angela Norris learned leadership lessons as a member of Voyagers class of 2007.
(Posted March 3, 2008)
McQueary joins RITA
Cheryl McQueary starts March 3 as deputy administrator.
(Posted February 25, 2008)
Home is where the work is
Federal teleworkers navigate the ins and outs of life in a home office environment.
(Posted February 18, 2008)
In search of contracting officers
Coalition initiative targets college students to relieve strain on acquisition workforce.
(Posted February 18, 2008)
Bush to nominate new SBA IG
He also intends to nominate Joseph Benkert as assistant secretary of Defense for global security affairs.
(Posted February 15, 2008)
Get a Life!: Pillow talk
How big a role does your spouse play in helping you make work-related decisions?
(Posted February 12, 2008)
The Lectern: Creative recruiting
The government must forgo looking for employees through traditional routes and start thinking outside the box.
(Posted February 12, 2008)
A boom in the federal workforce
Partnership for Public Service and IBM initiate innovative retiree hiring program.
(Posted February 4, 2008)
Stier's vision of good government
Leader of Partnership for Public Service is at the forefront of many reform efforts.
(Posted February 4, 2008)
Some at DOD get big raises
The total payout in raises under NSPS was not higher than it would have been under the older General Schedule of pay grades, but the distribution is different.
(Posted February 4, 2008)
FCW Insider: Does Bush's SOTU speech matter?
As President Bush makes his final State of the Union address tonight, it makes you wonder if it matters.
(Posted January 28, 2008)
The Lectern: A British government IT system that works
Blogger Steve Kelman, in London for a few days, finds a good example of past performance management being used to deliver results.
(Posted January 24, 2008)
Dee Lee: She’s stepping down after stepping up
FEMA’s Deidre Lee is set to retire in March after a government career that started at an Air Force base in Texas in 1974
(Posted January 21, 2008)
NSPS’ endgame?
AFGE petitions Supreme Court for ruling on pay system, despite impending changes
(Posted January 21, 2008)
From the pages of Federal Employees News Digest
2008 omnibus bill blocks the outsourcing of Interior jobs The recently signed fiscal 2008 Omnibus Appropriation Act contains language that effectively blocks administration efforts to outsource thousands of natural resource and environmental protection jobs, according to documents posted by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) on the organization's Web site. Bush administration officials had targeted as many as two out of three Forest Service jobs for potential outsourcing. The National Park Service and the…
(Posted January 21, 2008)
Federal Executive Boards tidy up
OPM says restructuring of board operations strengthened their effectiveness
(Posted January 21, 2008)
CXO Lessons Learned: Do CIOs face a glass ceiling?
Government CIOs gain more influence but are not seen as strategic decision-makers
(Posted January 21, 2008)
OMB sets guidelines for fed high fliers
A new memo from the agency will "rein in some of the lavish lifestyles government officials have come to enjoy," Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) said.
(Posted January 21, 2008)
Get a Life!: More pet peeves
Do you have to put up with any "Fake Laughers" or "Excusifiers"? What are your pet peeves?
(Posted January 14, 2008)
NASA aeronautics official steps down
Lisa Porter will head the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity after she steps down Feb. 1.
(Posted January 9, 2008)
2008 Watch List: EVM for everyone
Office of Management and Budget mandate will propel EVM further into the mainstream
(Posted January 7, 2008)
Management briefs
Rand: Feds should not drop pay-for-performance efforts; GAO gives FAA good marks for hitting acquisition targets; DOD’s Gallagher moves to DHS to assist with HSPD-12
(Posted January 7, 2008)
Letter: Core competency reconsidered
Information technology management must be treated as an essential function at the Defense Department and other agencies.
(Posted January 2, 2008)
Get a Life!: A fresh start with the New Year
Work-related New Year's resolutions can help jump-start your career.
(Posted January 2, 2008)
Intell's wiki pied piper
GenXer Chris Rasmussen argues that Web 2.0, like Intellipedia, can help break barriers.
(Posted December 17, 2007)
Web extra: Hot or not: A matter of authority
Agencies and lawmakers sought greater authority in key positions in their efforts to improve government performance in 2007
(Posted December 17, 2007)
Hot or not: Not a case of business as usual
Some CIOs gained new authorities, but not all gains offset the challenges facing managers.
(Posted December 17, 2007)
Groups want deference to veterans preference
Some veterans groups say that the system designed to bolster former service members' hiring needs to be expanded.
(Posted December 17, 2007)
The Lectern: Performance appraisals, pay-for-performance, and government
Blogger Steve Kelman still has mixed feelings about pay-for-performance in government, given the difficulties that many managers have with conducting fair performance reviews.
(Posted December 14, 2007)
Get a Life!: How to keep IT pros from becoming grinches
Here are a few ways managers can bring their staff some year-round cheer.
(Posted December 18, 2007)
"2007 Rising Star award winners, Pr-W" has been updated
This story was updated to correct the first name of one of the winners.
(Posted December 10, 2007)
DISA acquisition executive retires
Diann McCoy will finish her government career Jan. 3, 2008.
(Posted December 5, 2007)
Get a Life!:Tips for job hunting
'Tis the season to be jolly -- and slower at work, so take advantage of the downtime to polish your resume.
(Posted December 11, 2007)
GPO names new sales unit director
William Kurtz will oversee the Publications and Information Sales unit.
(Posted December 3, 2007)

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GSA advisory panel wants more feedback
The MAS panel is asking more GSA customers to share thoughts on schedule pricing and practices.

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Navy takes EA concept to heart
With two initiatives, the Navy expects to score gains in program efficiency and effectiveness.

Management:

Intell leaders heed pay concerns
Leaders of the intelligence community make a point of getting employee input on pay-for-performance plans.

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