People
Study: Hiring flexibilities produce talent
In a new study done by the Office of Personnel Management, government managers say using hiring flexibilities is more effective in hiring quality employees than traditional methods.
People
Letter: New rule on excessive pass-through costs shuts out small biz
A reader says new rule will is another way to limit the participation of small business contractors.
People
Letter: Despite different generations, technology is common focus
A reader says all generations at the workplace are becoming "more dependent upon computer assisted decisions."
People
Letter: Rehiring retirees benefits young feds, too
A reader says experienced retirees can help train younger employees.
Digital Government
GAO monitors Networx transition
The Government Accountability Office's auditors do not suspect wrongdoing but want to keep close tabs on the massive migration.
People
Letter: Recruitment woes lead to retiree rehires
A reader says federal agencies have changed their tune because of recruitment difficulties.
People
Reader comment roundup: Blogs, government competitiveness and more
Find out what the buzz is among our readers. Check out this roundup of readers comments.
Cybersecurity
Hill: Regulatory groups fail to protect power grid from cyberattacks
Federal regulatory commission says it needs more authority to force plants to tighten security for computer networks.
Digital Government
Panel: Flight delays cost U.S. $41 billion in 2007
Joint Economic Committee chairman blasts FAA, saying the agency is responsible for the bulk of the delays.
Cybersecurity
OMB touts progress in e-government
Agencies are meeting milestones for cybersecurity, project management and reducing costs, but IT managers’ skills still a concern.
People
Letter: Better integration of employees will help government stay competitive
A reader writes about the disorganization of federal workers' first day on the job.
People
Speakers: EA must meet business needs
Enterprise architecture meets an agency's needs only if the technology is tied directly into business needs, conference speakers advise.
People
Senator raps USDA for travel spending
Agencies should make more use of online conferencing instead of meetings at exotic resorts, Sen. Coburn said in a report.
People
CFO academy to begin this fall
The academy, which will draw students from the federal financial community, has been endorsed by the Federal CFO Council.
People
OFPP issues assessment for acquisitions
The document gives agencies guidance to determine if they have good acquisition operations.
People