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Using Interviews Effectively: Advice from the MSPB

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 23, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

MSPB has issued a report entitled “The Federal Selection Interview: Unrealized Potential” that is available for downloading.

Feds Weigh In With Their Opinions on Attacking Iraq

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 18, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

These are the results of the Fedsmith.com poll conducted during the week of February 10th on whether the United States should attack Iraq.

SEC may get to waive hiring rules

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 11, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The SEC may get an exemption from civil service hiring procedures.

An Appeal to President Bush: No Challenger Style Presidential Commission for Columbia Accident

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithFebruary 2, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Investigation of the Challenger accident became political theatre rather than a rational investigation designed to ferret out problems and their cause. The author urges President Bush to learn from that investigation and avoid them in investigating the Columbia tragedy.

Creating a New Civil Service System Isn’t Easy But Changes May Be Coming

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 29, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The administration and key players in the House and Senate want to change the federal government’s HR system. It may happen this time.

Will You Consider $452,000 to Start This New Job?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 27, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Members of the Public Company Oversight Accounting Board voted salaries for themselves of $452,000 and up. Congress may get involved in rollling them back

E-Government is Coming: First Up, Your Paycheck

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 15, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

the President’s management agenda calls for making government services more available and saving money by using an “e-government” strategy.

Does America Need a Draft?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 9, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Calls for a new military draft are designed to score political points using race and class arguments rather than creating an effective fighting force

Should the Federal Government Use Free Software?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 9, 2002 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Use of free software may not be less expensive that using Windows. Some federal agencies are still going with the “free” version though

Surprise: Government has Budget Surplus in September

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 27, 2002 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

There is a positive figure for the September budget but it is still down about $159 billion for the fiscal year

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