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Letter: Nobody bothered to explore alternatives to NSPS
A reader says DOD had a successful pay-for-performance system before it came up with NSPS.
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Letter: NSPS 'bonus' is a sham
A reader takes issue with the source of NSPS bonuses and criticizes the system's effect on federal employees' retirement.
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Thrift Savings Plan executive wants to rein in day traders
Some federal employees with investments in the Thrift Savings Plan have become such aggressive day traders that the government has stepped in.
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GSA: Feds can use Segways to get around
The interim rule allowing the use of the personal transport vehicles applies only to people with mobility impairments.
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DOD implements pay changes in NSPS
The department has imposed new pay policies for workers covered by the National Security Personnel System, anticipating changes under 2008 Defense authorization legislation.
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IBM study points to need for negotiating skills
Managers can adapt to changing rules of governance in the public sphere by becoming better listeners, the study says.
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Hire more staff, NAPA tells Energy office
Too few employees has led to delays in contract awards and cleanup projects, and rising costs, according to a report by the National Academy of Public Administration.
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2008 Watch List: Completing the picture
Bush administration officials vow to advance the President’s Management Agenda while there is still time
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Editorial: Let the real debate begin
The presidential candidates have given government management issues only glancing attention.
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IT crucial to USPS’ updated business strategy
But the president of the American Postal Workers Union worries that cutting labor costs is too central to the plan.
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The FCW Punch Line Contest: Who’s laughing now?
Find out who the winner and runners-up were for the "You know you have been a fed too long when..." contest.
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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
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2008 Watch List: EVM for everyone
Office of Management and Budget mandate will propel EVM further into the mainstream
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Letter: Core competency reconsidered
Information technology management must be treated as an essential function at the Defense Department and other agencies.
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Veto of DOD authorization bill delays new procurement rules
Bush's decision not to sign the legislation -- mainly because of a section on Iraq -- surprises lawmakers.
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NARA's deputy archivist steps down
Adrienne Thomas, who has been assistant archivist for administration and chief financial officer since 1994, will replace Lewis Bellardo.
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