retention

• Defense authorization bill in limbo in Congress

  Republican and Democratic leaders in the Senate are still debating the 2011 defense authorization bill, but the lame-duck Congress may put off a vote until next year.

  Congress

  November 17, 2010
• CHCO survey: Federal hiring system hurts government

  The report, issued by the Partnership for Public Service and Grant Thorton, says there are a number of longstanding issues that are hurting the federal government\'s chances of attracting the best and the brightest. More from the Partnership\'s John Palguta.

  Federal Drive

  August 18, 2010
• CHCO survey: Federal hiring system hurts government

  The report, issued by the Partnership for Public Service and Grant Thorton, says there are a number of longstanding issues that are hurting the federal government\'s chances of attracting the best and the brightest.

  Hiring/Retention

  August 17, 2010
• Navy focuses on family matters

  Vice Admiral Mark Ferguson explains how work-life balance is making the difference in retention for the Navy.

  Federal Drive

  June 01, 2010
• The 2009 Roosevelt Scholars Act

  Although the legislation has stalled twice in Congress, supporters of a bill that would increase scholarships for students pursuing public service are now saying that federal staff shortages have helped build momentum for the idea.…

  Benefits

  August 14, 2009
• OPM wants more data on use of recruitment, retention and relocation incentives.

  By Emily McKenna FederalNewsRadio The Office of Personnel Management wants the Chief Human Capital Officers to provide more organized attention to the 3R’s: recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives. OPM director John Berry outlined these requests…

  Benefits

  July 16, 2009
• Same Office, Very Different Workplace

  Editor’s Note: Click here to listen to Mike’s interview with OPM Director John Berry on yesterday’s Your Turn program. The location of the building and the color of your office walls may not change much…

  Mike Causey

  May 14, 2009
• Dangerous Territory: Your Office

  What do you do if a coworker comes in dressed as a Nazi storm trooper, or if the boss asks you to put drops in his ears? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that problem employees and nasty bosses can make or break an office and he\'s got some examples.

  Mike Causey

  April 15, 2009
• 21st Century and Beyond?

  What is the federal government doing to attract and retain employees in the 21st Century? The Office of Personnel Management has developed its Career Patterns Initiative to help with the hiring issues federal managers face.…

  Hiring/Retention

  November 12, 2008