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Same-sex spouses of federal employees eligible for benefits
In the wake of the supreme Court's decision overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, federal employees in legal same-sex marriages can extend benefits to their partners.
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OPM urges patience in the wake of DOMA ruling
Decision opens the door to broader benefits for federal employees in same-sex marriages.
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A graphic look at federal hiring
Vacancies and staff turnover are seemingly a fact of life for today's agency IT executives. And for senior positions, the hiring hoops can take many forms.
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What's wrong with cybersecurity training?
An emphasis on academic accomplishment rather than real-world skills might be part of the reason the government has so much trouble filling cybersecurity positions.
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Federal workers remain pessimistic about rewards
Survey shows pockets of employee confidence at certain agencies, but lower morale is common.
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Why does it take so long to fill top agency slots?
The Partnership for Public Service's John Palguta puts the current staffing efforts in perspective.
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The challenge for bosses: Learning from dissent
Research shows that teams often discount members who challenge the prevailing opinion even when those challenges point to a better course of action.
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Security clearances at a glance
Here's a quick look at how many people have access to sensitive government information.
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Keeping IT leadership transitions on track
When the performance of new IT leaders flags, the whole organization suffers. Here are some tips for successful transitions.
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Five FAS employees put on leave over Crystal City event
Ongoing investigations center on 2010 awards program that cost more than $250,000.
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Could clearance rules put whistleblowers at risk?
An effort to streamline security clearance applications through easier reciprocity could bring some unintended consequences.
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USDA expands telework access
Some 75 percent of department employees are now elegible to telework.
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DOD still lacks proper workforce plan
A new audit reveals that Defense officials have not followed requirements for workforce planning, identification of critical functions.
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Obama taps former political director to lead OPM
The new head will take over as the federal personnel office weathers criticism over a retirement processing backlog and other challenges.
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Virtual training saving the Navy time, money
The Naval Safety & Environmental Training Center provides training to some 10,000 Navy personnel and government civilians around the world each year.
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Where to find -- and how to woo -- your next hires
A new report from the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton tells agencies how to compete with the private sector for highly skilled employees.
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DOD furlough decision made
The Defense Secretary has decided how many unpaid days off civilian employees will have to take.
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OPM releases SES career positions list
As required by law, agencies have published their lists of senior executive positions that are limited to career federal employees.
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Don't take your posse to your new job
Coming into an agency as the new sheriff in town is hard enough. Don’t make it worse by importing your inner circle.
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