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The Aging--and Retiring--Federal Workforce
If you were a big fan of the Beatles singing "I Want to Hold Your Hand," you remember President Kennedy addressing the nation during the Cuban missile crisis; and you recall seeing Governor George Wallace standing in the door at the University of Alabama to block integration of the public school system on a black and white television set, you are older than most Americans. But many federal employees do recall these events because they were alive when they occurred.
Posted: May 7, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
FBI Raids Office of Special Counsel
FBI agents have raided the Office of Special Counsel and the home of Special Counsel Scott Bloch.
Posted: May 6, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
"We're going to open it (the FEHB) up to everybody"
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wants to open up the federal employee health benefit plan to everyone who needs health insurance. Here is a segment of the interview from the "O'Reilly Factor."
Posted: April 30, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
David Walker Joints Partnership for Public Service
Former Comptroller General David Walker has joined the board of the Partnership for Public Service.
Posted: April 24, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Waste, Fraud, Abuse and Government Charge Cards
The recent publicity about charge card abuse by federal employees outlined in a GAO report has been reported in news media all over the country. The Office of Management and Budget has new guidance for federal agencies telling them steps they must take to get a handle on the problem.
Posted: April 17, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
House to Federal Employees: Write in "Plain Language"
Here is an issue with bipartisan support from our Congressional representatives. Congress apparently thinks that federal employees do not write well and intends to correct the problem. A bill has passed the House requiring agencies to use "plain language." Haven't we seen this before?
Posted: April 15, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Charge Card Abuse? Who Cares?
The issue of credit card abuse in government surfaces on a regular basis. Little seems to change. A new GAO report highlights a problem with purchase cards. The reaction of many in the government community is likely to be "Thanks for the report. We don't really care."
Posted: April 11, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Planning Can Be Fun
Federal agencies often spend considerable time and effort in planning. Planning is important but it has to be done well. Here are suggestions for a successful, practical planning process.
Posted: April 9, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Political Appointee Seeks Help from "Dear Abby"
Why would the head of a major federal agency be writing a letter to Dear Abby? Can this be good for a political appointee's career?
Posted: April 8, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
FLRA General Counsel Nominated
President Bush has nominated a new General Counsel for the FLRA and a new Under Secretary for Management at DHS.
Posted: April 3, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
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