Hiring/Retention
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A look at the discretionary budget authority for Cabinet-level agencies from 2008-2013.
February 16, 2012 -
Over 20 bills affecting federal employees\' pay, benefits, and pensions have been introduced by members of Congress in the past year. Federal employees tell Federal News Radio those are the kinds of things directly affecting their morale and motivation. What does Congress think about that? Federal News Radio asks both Republicans and Democrats as part of our series, \"Managing Morale.\"
February 16, 2012 -
In her 26-years of government service, Robin Wink served in both the military and the civil service. Wink says there\'s a lot civilian agencies can learn about motivating their workforces from those in uniform.
February 16, 2012 -
Colleen Kelley, the president of the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents some 84,000 IRS employees, told In Depth with Francis Rose the 2013 budget request would allow IRS staff levels to increase by about 4,000 positions.
February 15, 2012 -
The federal government offers plenty of opportunities for experienced information security professionals.
February 15, 2012 -
Federal managers and employees alike are suffering from low morale problems, according to the results of an exclusive Federal News Radio survey. The survey is part of our three-day special report, \"Managing Morale.\"
February 15, 2012 -
John Berry, director of the Office of Personnel Management, offers his tips for managing the federal workforce during tough times.
February 15, 2012 -
Tom Shoop, the editor-in-chief of Government Executive, joined In Depth with Francis Rose to discuss the size of the federal workforce and where, geographically, the workforce is situated.
February 14, 2012 -
If you are unhappy in your job, and morale in your office is in the tank, you are not alone. A new survey by Federal News Radio indicates that managers and rank-and-file employees are on the same page when it comes to job satisfaction. Starting tomorrow, Federal News Radio will begin a three-day series on the problem and some possible solutions to it.
February 14, 2012 -
The size of the federal workforce has been an issue of political discussion for the past couple years. But amid everything else in the official 2013 budget request unveiled Monday, the overall size of the federal government, in terms of staffing levels, will remain relatively constant.
February 13, 2012 -
NASA recently put out a call for new applicants to ensure that its astronaut corps is fully stocked for upcoming missions to the International Space Station. More than 6,000 people applied for 10 to 15 positions.
February 13, 2012 -
Experts have long predicted a federal retirement tsunami, and the steady uptick in retirement applications across 2011 appears to bear that out. Overall, 104,810 retirement applications were filed by federal employees in calendar-year 2011, according to numbers provided by OPM — a 24 percent increase over 2010 levels.
February 10, 2012 -
Host Debra Roth leads a roundtable discussion of how to get a job in the federal government. February 10, 2012
February 10, 2012 -
Most agencies are on track to implement new diversity strategies by March 16, Office of Personnel Management Director of Diversity and Inclusion Veronica Villalobos told Federal News Radio. Five months ago, President Barack Obama directed agencies to improve the diversity of their ranks through strategic plans.
February 10, 2012 -
Improvements to training and employee retention are increasing department workforces and saving money, agency chief human capital officers for the Education and Veterans Affairs departments said at an event Tuesday.
February 07, 2012