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VA Secretary Bob McDonald said his department is different enough from other federal agencies that a separate personnel system is appropriate for VA senior executives. McDonald also said the department is working on new performance standards to measure veterans' satisfaction with VA medical facilities and the time it takes to receive an appointment.
Each year, Deloitte and the Partnership for Public Service rank federal agencies in their Best Places to Work listings. To find new insights, the authors are taking a closer look at agencies with similar missions. On Federal Drive with Tom Temin, David Dye, director of Deloitte's Federal Human Capital Services. tells Federal News Radio's Eric White some of the differences between federal law enforcement agencies at the top and bottom of the rankings.
Federal News Radio speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about interesting things to do in and near the nation's capital.
OPM acting Director Beth Cobert gives agencies initial guidance to deal with the impending closures of the Washington, D.C. area subway system. In the memo, OPM recommended agencies review and expand flexible workplace policies.
The Office of Personnel Management's cybersecurity breach stands as a kind of watershed. But results from a survey by ISC(2) and KPMG show the lessons may not have penetrated the ranks of federal security chiefs. Dan Waddell, managing director for North America with ISC(2) and Tony Hubbard, a principal with KPMG, share more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
In the 12 months since the OPM cyber breach, is the government and industry in a better position when it comes to cybersecurity? Take our anonymous survey.
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The Homeland Security Department is piloting a new tool that would help agency hiring managers and HR specialists write better job announcements for cybersecurity positions. DHS is working with the Office of Personnel Management to test the Cyber Management Support Initiative Push Button with human capital shops at several agencies.
Jeff Neal is certain there are HR organizations that have suffered reductions, but doesn't think it's accurate to assume that applies everywhere.
The EPA says it’s gotten tough on employee misconduct and administrative leave abuse, but the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee says the agency still doesn’t do enough to fire its worst offenders.
For a variety of reasons, a large number of people seem to be leaving government for the private sector. Greg Kushto, a former cyber official at the Department of Agriculture and now the director of the Security Practice at Force 3, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin this could mean a brain drain in crucial cybersecurity skills.
Are three-hour waits at Dulles and Reagan National airports the new normal? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that frequent-flier feds may have the answer.
Navy has asked for legislative permission to start some new sailors' careers at higher ranks. Some with high levels of in-demand skills would potentially start at the level of captain.
Attracting a skilled federal cyber workforce means getting applicants, agencies and hiring managers on the same page when it comes to mission.