Hiring/Retention
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The Homeland Security Department drew large crowds to its first-ever tech and cybersecurity job fair in Washington this week. The department interviewed applicants, made tentative offers and started the security clearance review process on the spot for about 150 talented candidates.
July 29, 2016 What's the latest in the clearance job market? Find out this week when Evan Lesser, managing director and co-founder of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch. July 29, 2016
July 29, 2016-
After releasing policy on phased retirement last month, DoD is preparing for implementation. DoD components are opting to introduce phased retirement on their own terms by creating individual plans and mentoring guidelines based on their needs.
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To help with retention rates, the Air Force is eliminating some additional duties from airmen's responsibilities.
July 26, 2016 -
USPS' chief HR executive wants Congress to fully integrate the agency's health plans with Medicare, give the agency control of pricing, and more.
July 22, 2016 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wants to know what contingency plans feds have in case you-know-who wins.
July 22, 2016 -
Jonathan McDonald, executive vice president of TransUnion, says agencies need to look to multiple sources to understand potential risks posed by employees.
July 21, 2016 -
The Office of Management and Budget said it's taking stock of its accomplishments over the past eight years, as well as the items it has left on its cybersecurity to-do list, before the upcoming presidential transition. Implementing pieces of the new cyber workforce strategy is a top priority for the Obama administration during its last six months.
July 20, 2016 -
The Air Force's top enlisted officer is appealing to the Senate to reconsider its provision changing the Basic Allowance for Housing.
July 20, 2016 -
Tim McManus, vice president of education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin what the Interior Department's recent trip to Sacramento revealed about hiring.
July 20, 2016 -
The Defense Department has begun initial steps to create a new civilian cyber workforce outside the strictures of the traditional civil service system.
July 15, 2016 -
Is there an age gap in your office? Do older employees get along with millennials? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says welcome to the brave new world of Pokémon Go.
July 13, 2016 -
The Merit Systems Protection Board released a report on nepotism in the federal government. The report includes examples of nepotism, as well as advice for agencies, employers, applicants and even the incoming administration, on how to avoid this prohibited personnel practice (PPP).
July 12, 2016 Federal News Radio reporters Nicole Ogrysko and Meredith Somers join host Mike Causey to discuss a recent FNR report of the impact of millennials on the federal workplace. July 13, 2016
July 12, 2016-
The American Postal Workers Union concluded a two year contract negotiation, securing pay raises, Cost of Living Adjustments, job security commitments and more for its members.
July 12, 2016