Performance Plan for Feds Proposed–It’s DOA
Pay for performance plan proposed for federal employees. It isn’t likely to survive when it comes up against the Washington establishment that resists controversial change.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
TSA Contracts Agency HR Office – To the State of California?
The Transportation Security Administration awards two new contracts to run the HR function for the agency–one to a California state agency and one to a New York firm.
E-Government is Coming: First Up, Your Paycheck
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?
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?
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
There is a positive figure for the September budget but it is still down about $159 billion for the fiscal year
Going for the Gold: Harvard to Reluctantly Accept Recruiters from United States Military
Harvard Reluctantly Accepts Military Recruiters on Campus