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The American Federation of Government Employees raised concerns about initial plans to cap pay for hundreds of employees at the National Science Foundation, though NSF officials said no final decisions have been made.
January 31, 2023 -
Douglas Glenn is no longer serving as chief financial officer at the Office of Personnel Management, following an IG report with substantiated claims that the top financial official used sexually suggestive and racially insensitive language during his DoD tenure.
January 25, 2023 -
Close to a quarter of women employees at federal agencies have experienced sexual harassment, according to a report from the Merit Systems Protection Board. But the data used in the report is about six years old.
January 16, 2023 -
It may seem like the Fourth of July weekend was just a couple of months ago, but now 2023 is only three weeks away. It's the season of lists! Make 'em once and check 'em twice! While you're making lists, be sure you've got a year-end financial checklist.
December 07, 2022 -
In a workforce of about two million, the federal government has only about 8,000 members in the senior executive service. A small number, but crucial, they are the main buffers and translators between the political appointees and the rank-and-file who actually do the work of government. Now the Senior Executives Association has a new board chairman.
December 06, 2022 -
President Joe Biden picked 233 federal employees across 33 agencies as winners of the 2022 Presidential Rank Awards.
November 15, 2022 -
Looking at the differences — and similarities — of federal employees in Generations X and Z could help agency leaders better understand how to improve workforce retention rates, according to a new report from the Partnership for Public Service.
November 14, 2022 -
The Federal Salary Council reported that federal pay fell further behind private sector pay, from a pay gap of 22.47% in 2021 to 24.09% in 2022.
November 03, 2022 -
The 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey added new questions about innovation and resilience, as well as a new index on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
October 28, 2022 -
After considering feedback from employees, stakeholders and others, USDA released its final strategic plan to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
September 26, 2022 -
VA was the only large agency to increase its employee satisfaction score in 2021, but VA senior leader Gina Grosso said workforce improvements don’t end there.
September 12, 2022 -
OPM’s Deputy Chief of Staff explained how highlighting remote work opportunities can encourage more diverse federal job applicants.
August 23, 2022 -
Congress has a lot on its plate to try to avoid a continuing resolution, including a host of appropriations bills.
August 18, 2022 -
Senate Democrats unveiled 12 draft appropriations bills, with a 10.1% boost for civilian agencies, and an 8.7% increase in defense spending.
July 28, 2022 -
OPM plans to release guidance encouraging agencies not to ask for applicants’ salary history, but some say more can be done.
July 11, 2022