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Unified communications involves making sure everyone gets the message, no matter how it was sent. At the National Institutes of Health, it means combining phone, video, text and more to link doctors, administrators, researchers and patients with each other and outside organizations like universities.
December 08, 2016 -
The Office of Personnel Management issued a memo Dec. 2 detailing the government’s plans for federal workers during the week of Jan. 16.
December 02, 2016 -
The percentage of the federal workforce eligible to telework remained unchanged between fiscal 2014 and 2015, but more workers could be eligible to use the program, the Office of Personnel Management said. About 46 percent of eligible employees participated in the program in 2015, a bump over the previous year's rate.
November 16, 2016 -
In the wake of two troubling reports on the work practices of patent examiners, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Michelle Lee defended her agency’s policies and practices before the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet.
September 15, 2016 -
A Commerce Department Inspector General report revealed that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office paid $18.3 million over a 15-month period to employees who may have falsely reported their time and attendance.
September 01, 2016 -
Agencies admitted that when it comes to telework, they're still flying by the seat of their pants. The Office of Personnel Management is asking agencies to look more closely at their reports on employees' telework usage and success.
August 19, 2016 -
The Office of Personnel Management is continuing its monthly webinar series on engaging the federal workforce.
August 15, 2016 -
A new report from GAO found that the top three benefits of telework reported by agencies were improved recruitment and retention, improved work-life balance and increased productivity.
August 02, 2016 -
Federal employees responded to a Federal News Radio survey critiquing agencies' responses to the SafeTrack program, as lawmakers question which Department of Transportation component should be in charge of Metro safety oversight.
July 25, 2016 -
House Lawmakers introduced two bills this week to make rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft reimbursable for federal employees.
July 08, 2016 -
A Federal News Radio survey found the majority of federal employees under the age of 35 indicated an interest in staying in federal service. Many millennials said their passion for public service and their agencies' missions were the main drivers behind their decision to stay in government.
June 27, 2016 -
OPM is pushing agencies to develop plans to deal with Metro maintenance, while feds are already seeing longer commutes and more traffic.
June 10, 2016 -
Ever been in a situation where whatever you do will probably be wrong? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that's part of the job description for the director of OPM.
March 18, 2016 -
Metro's shutdown yesterday underscores why Washington is known as the city of the worried well. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why and how we got that handle.
March 17, 2016 -
Wiedefeld did two things that show imagination and leadership. First, he put two plus two together. Second, upon reaching a conclusion, he acted decisively.
March 16, 2016