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An excerpt from the Telework Improvements Act of 2010
The following language is excerpted from H.R. 1722, sponsored by Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) and passed by the House on July 14, 2010.
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End of payroll deductions for paper U.S. Savings Bonds approaching
Deadlines are drawing near for federal employees and military service members who currently buy paper U.S. Savings Bonds through payroll deductions to transition to the new electronic system.
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Insourcing thicket befuddles mandate-focused agencies
The Office of Management and Budget needs to provide guidance on insourcing efforts governmentwide, writes commentator Jaime Gracia.
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Five reasons why some feds would rather not telework
Make no mistake: The vast majority of readers commenting on telework stories in recent weeks clearly favor having the option to work from home on a regular basis. But here is the minority report.
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Air Force moves to fill nearly 700 cybersecurity vacancies
In an effort to quickly fill almost 700 vacant cybersecurity positions, Air Force managers have been authorized to use the streamlined Schedule A hiring authority.
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Why do federal managers oppose telework?
We have to ask: Do government supervisors have legitimate reasons for not letting federal employees telework?
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Whitsleblower protections inadequate for federal scientists, group says
The Obama administration has yet to make good on its promise to provide better whistleblower protections to federal scientists, according to one advocacy group.
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Steve Kelman's summer reading list
Blogger Steve Kelman is keeping busy with books about organization theory and public administration.
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More feds may telework, House says
Teleworkers of the world rejoice! House lawmakers have passed a bill to expand the number of federal employees eligible to telework.
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How to improve the performance of the federal workforce
Civilian agencies need to take a cue from the Defense Department and begin focusing their employees on mission, not process, according to one reader.
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The first affliction of the federal workforce: Low expectations
The surest way to nurture mediocrity is to expect mediocrity. That, in a nutshell, is one of the major afflictions of the federal workforce in many offices across the government, according to readers commenting on stories at FCW.com.
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Telework remains out of reach for many feds, survey shows
Feds aren't any more satisfied with their agencies' telework policies than in years past, according to results released today.
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The public is wary about Internet tracking; mobile users feel safe; telecommuting views don't match reality.
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How social media will change your leadership style
In the following excerpt from her book, social media expert and founder of the Altimeter Group Charlene Li provides an overview of how open decision-making might work.
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D.C. locale can aid agencies' search for young talent
Federal agencies and departments need to do a better job of using the city of Washington as a recruiting tool to attract young professionals looking for employment, writes Steve Kelman.
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The federal workforce: Abandon all hope, ye who work here
Federal employees voice anger and resignation about their working conditions, their bosses and the likelihood that anything will change.
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Telework: Report tells tale of operational benefits, management resistance
The government is not expanding or promoting flexible work arrangements across the federal sphere, despite the benefit of government being able to operate in the event of a disruption to a physical facility, according to a new report.
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Court TV: Viewers flock to federal judiciary's YouTube channel
The federal judiciary has started its own YouTube channel and redesigned its Web site to raise its public profile through Web 2.0 tools.
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Cybersecurity credential could make hiring even harder
An influential advisory body is expected to recommend that federal information technology security workers be formally certified for their cybersecurity skills.
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