GAO’s Look at Personnel Challenges
As it has in the past, GAO recently placed strategic human capital management on its list of high-risk government programs. …More
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Following is an excerpt from recent OPM guidance to agencies accompanying a memo ordering them to set new, wide-ranging policies …More
OMB’s Sequester Guidance to Agencies
OMB has sent the following guidance to agencies on sequestration. Agency Planning Activities OMB Memorandum 13-03, Planningfor Uncertainty with Respect …More
Official Time Use Increases
Following is an excerpt from a new OPM report on the use of official time by federal employees for union-related …More
Potential Impact of Sequester Summarized
Following is a summary prepared by the White House of the potential impact on services due to furloughing employees and …More
Key Committee Describes Plans
Following is the general plan the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for the current Congress. Waste, Fraud, Abuse and …More
MSPB Cites Personnel Policy Shortcomings
Following is the summary of a new MSPB report citing the need for agencies to improve in the areas of …More
OPM Stresses Workplace Flexibilities for Flu
OPM recently issued the following guidance stressing to agencies that they should use workplace flexibilities including leave provisions, alternative work …More
CBP Conduct Issues Examined
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report on incidents of misconduct among Customs and Border Protection employees. U.S. …More
MSPB Looks at What Motivates Employees
Following is the summary of an MSPB report on what motivates federal employees. Motivating employees to perform at a high …More
OPM Links Engagement, Desire to Leave
Following is an analysis done by OPM of data from the recently released 2012 federal employee survey on the linkage …More
EEOC Summarizes Federal Employment Role
Following is EEOC’s summary of laws and procedures applying to its enforcement powers inside the federal government, included in its …More
FECA Reform Proposals Examined
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining proposals by the Obama administration and by some in Congress …More
New Whistleblower Protections Summarized
Following is a congressional summary of the recently enacted Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act. 1.) Expanded Protection for Disclosures of Government …More
The Army’s Guide to Holiday Celebrations
Following is a recent Army memo to civilian employees addressing issues involved with holiday office parties including the appropriate use …More
