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Sexting case chills workplace privacy
The majority of our readers appear to agree with the Supreme Court that you can’t expect any messages you send on employer-issued equipment to be private.
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Don't cut corners on insourcing transitions
Agencies need to transition positions without losing institutional knowledge, writes Peter G. Tuttle, CPCM.
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The case for more acquisition training options
The Department of Veterans Affairs' Jan Frye explains the rationale behind VA's Acquisition Academy.
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Lawmakers push for improved federal supervisor training
The Federal Supervisor Training Act of 2010 (H.R. 5522) would require federal supervisors to receive initial training within one year of promotion, as well as once every three years thereafter.
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Bigger threat: National crises or unprepared managers?
More than 90 percent of federal employees believe it is important that they continue working during a national crisis, but a lack of continuity-of-operations coordination and telework eligibility may thwart their efforts.
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Federal pay freeze defeated in Senate vote
For the third time in recent weeks, lawmakers have rejected the idea of freezing the pay of federal civilian workers.
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No pulse, no pay: How the 'Do Not Pay' list will work
Vice President Joe Biden announced today that a governmentwide Do Not Pay List is being created to track debarred contractors, deceased individuals and others ineligible for federal payments.
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Labor supports overhaul of FBI background checks
A consortium of 42 union and labor advocacy groups has endorsed a new bill that would improve the way the FBI performs criminal background checks used for pre-employment screening.
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The 8 elements of a successful social media policy
A new study identifies eight best practices agencies should use when codifying social media use policies for employees.
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Government lags behind industry in telework opportunities
Federal information technology workers were much less likely than their private-sector counterparts to regularly or exclusively telework despite having favorable opinions of telecommuting, according to a report released today.
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Most transitioned NSPS workers got pay hike. How about you?
A large majority of civilian DOD employees who have been moved out of the National Security Personnel System so far have received a pay hike when they transitioned to the General Schedule pay system.
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Telework: The future is on hold
Should feds be allowed to work from anywhere, as long as the work gets done? Experts say yes without hesitation, but readers' responses are mixed.
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Inherently governmental: Still a trick question
Response to the Obama administration's insourcing agenda finds readers all over the political map.
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Feds: Don't come work for us!
Federal agencies, mired in outdated technology and bureaucratic management, are their own worst enemies when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent.
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Acquisition training: The battle lines are drawn
A blog post about an innovative approach to workforce mentoring stirred up some bitter feelings between acquisition workers old and new.
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Is it leadership and innovation? Or leadership vs. innovation?
FCW cartoonist John Klossner ponders the different approaches to managing for change.
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Contest: How many federal employees does it take to change a light bulb?
FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner is taking entries now, with plans to publish the best and worst in a future blog post.
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Let the VA's Acquisition Academy serve other agencies!
Blogger Steve Kelman believes the VA's acquisition program offers an innovative approach not available in other training programs.
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Bill would require small-business training for contracting officers
A Senate measure would require a training and certification program to teach the acquisition workforce about small business set-aside programs.
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