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The author says the federal hiring process is abysmal. He points to recent efforts to hire for cybersecurity positions to highlight problems agencies face as well as their attempted solutions.
Various groups are seeking loyalty of the federal workforce. Is there an internal “permanent state” in government? A former administration official says it exists, is dangerous and threatens our democracy.
Legislation has been introduced to ensure Secret Service agents are paid overtime despite the agency saying it has reached its overtime pay caps.
It’s flu season, and the Office of Personnel Management is encouraging federal employees to get flu shots.
The lack of a quorum at the MSPB means the agency cannot issue any new decisions, likely leading to a backlog of appeals.
Involuntary moves are part of potential job duties of SES members. The author provides some suggestions on how to improve the mobility program.
Two lawmakers are questioning agencies about their use of leave without pay to ensure it is being granted in a “politically neutral manner.”
The CBO has issued its opinion on a bill that would pay bonuses to federal employees who report wasteful spending at their agencies.
The author says that a new VA reform bill provides a look into both the approach and substance of reforms we should expect to see in the rest of government.
