Federal agencies are under pressure to create workforce strategies. The author writes one problem with them is that most workforce plans address only the federal employee side of the mix. He describes the components of an ideal plan.
OMB has told federal agencies to slow down new hiring and apply extra scrutiny to handing out bonuses as a precaution for sequestration cuts.
Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) have introduced legislation to establish, monitor and improve customer service delivery across federal agencies.
The Author says he wondered why, back during the Reagan administration, his paycheck went down. Here is the answer as to why and how federal pay was reduced and that you may still be receiving less than your nominal annual salary.
Author Robert Benson wrote an article this week on the use of a privately owned vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the federal government. The article generated numerous comments. Rather than responding to each comment, here is his overall response to those readers who took the time to send in their reaction to the article.
Widespread use of privately owned vehicle commitments would mean a dramatic reduction in motor pools and a net savings for the taxpayer.
