Shaun Donovan

• ‘Fog’ lifting over federal employees, officials say

  The morale of workers is on the rise after recent events highlighted the work the government does, officials say. Agencies also are taking specific steps to address employee challenges in their own agencies. DoT Secretary Ray LaHood said \"pot shots\" at employees is unacceptable.

  Budget

  May 04, 2011
• New regs to improve hiring of college grads

  OPM Director Berry said agencies are commenting on the rules to implement President Obama\'s executive order to bring college graduates more easily into the government. Berry also wants Congress to change the law so feds who want to retire can phase in their exit and act as mentors.

  Budget

  May 04, 2011
• Agencies are successfully chopping hiring times down

  The Department of Housing and Urban Development went from being the poster child for the dysfunctional federal hiring process to being a model of what others are striving for.

  All News

  November 17, 2010
• HUD shows how hiring reform can work

  Many agencies have reduced the time it takes to hire a new employee. DoD, Energy and VA are among the departments that have made the most progress over the last year. OPM Director John Berry said a full government-wide look will not be available until early 2011.

  Budget

  November 17, 2010
• Communication, leadership make the best agencies run

  The FCC, GSA and the Smithsonian were among the best agencies to work for in the latest survey and officials point to a few specific reasons for their success. Agencies must make their employees feel like they are part of the answer to meeting their mission, agency officials say.

  Budget

  September 07, 2010