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Field office employees and headquarters staff work closely together to ensure changes meet the agency\'s mission. Two-way communication makes policy implementations more likely to succeed, EPA employees say. But these employees also say headquarters\' staff needs to do more to understand their challenges, and field workers need to spend some time in Washington.
Federal, military and Social Security retirees were delighted last month when it appeared they were on track for a January cost of living adjustment of around 3.3 percent, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says living costs are down, believe it or not, and the COLA may be in danger of stalling. (This column originally appeared July 18, 2011.)
George Mason University Professor Stephen Ruth says there\'s reason to be cautious about the increasing use of telework.
Diane Cochran has worked in the Departments of the Navy, Air Force, Energy, and the Office of Personnel Management, at a variety of locations in the continental United States and abroad. She shares what it\'s like to make the transition to working and living in D.C.
Kim Ainsworth is the executive director of the Boston Federal Executive Board.
The Army plans to cut nearly 9,000 civilian jobs by October of next year, Federal Times reports. Army Secretary John McHugh ordered Army leaders to start cutting staffing as part of former Defense Secretary Robert Gates\' efficiency initiatives.
President Barack Obama on Friday proposed tax credits and training programs to help thousands of U.S. service members returning from war in Iraq and Afghanistan find jobs in the shaky economy at home.
Federal News Radio asked for photos of you at work. We received snapshots from federal employees all across the country.
Gwendolyn Campbell is the executive director of the Atlanta Federal Executive Board.
Gloria Uyehara is the executive director of Honolulu\'s Federal Executive Board.
Ellen Nelson is the executive director of the San Antonio Federal Executive Board.
Cindy Hillman is the executive director of the Kansas City Federal Executive Board.
Kathrene Hansen is the executive director of the L.A. Federal Executive Board.
Ray Morris is the executive director of the Minnesota Federal Executive Board.