People
OPM prods agencies to speed telework
The Obama administration lays out a plan to increase the number of federal employees that regularly telecommute.
People
OPM director sees major problems, bright spots
John Berry recognizes that little progress has been made since the 1980s in simplifying the hiring process and keeping federal pay equal to that in the private sector.
Modernization
GAO: Retirement program modernization lags
OPM’s attempt to modernize a paper-intensive and antiquated retirement system is only partially complete, according to GAO.
People
Senate confirms Berry as OPM chief
The former head of the National Zoo said he wants to make the federal government a model employer.
Modernization
4 lessons on changing employee performance metrics
A strong performance management system links employees’ results with that of the immediate organization and larger agency mission.
People
OPM: Feds can hire temporary workers
The flexible hiring authority would let agencies implement the economic stimulus law, the OPM acting director said.
Digital Government
Bush orders reciprocity for employment suitability decisions
President George W. Bush today ordered agencies to accept other agencies' decisions on the fitness and suitability for their jobs for some federal employees and contractors.
People
Power positions: Federal positions on the front lines
A small number of politically appointed agency executives will set and enforce President-elect Barack Obama's policy and management initiatives.
Digital Government
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Cybersecurity
GAO: DOD needs to improve security clearance timeliness, quality
The Defense Department continues to reduce the number of days required to process security clearances, but it probably won’t meet the 60-day goal next year.
People
Transition Watch: Human resources officers face familiar, new challenges
In addition to recruiting and retaining talented employees, agency chief human capital officers must integrate and manage a blended workforce and bolster federal leadership.
People
OPM to job seekers, managers: Talk to us
The personnel management office will survey job applicants and the managers who hire them.
People