Implementation of hiring reform
Host Derrick T. Dortch talks to Linda Rix, Co-CEO of Avue Technologies, Inc. about the implementation of hiring reform for the federal agencies who use their site, AvueCentral.com.
November 19, 2010
Hiring time cut at some agencies
WFED's Jason Miller describes efforts at some agencies to cut hiring time.
New Federal HR emerging leaders forum created
The Partnership for Public Service has created a new federal HR emerging leaders forum, bringing together HR leaders from across the government. John Palguta, vice president for policy at the Partnership, shares details about the forum.
Why the Federal Career Intern Program is on hold
Tim McManus of the Partnership for Public Service explains why the federal intern program was put on hold.
Federal intern program violates hiring rules
Federal Times and the Washington Post report on a Merit Systems Protection Board ruling that the Federal Career Intern Program violates the rules to make vacancies public.
Is low agency attrition a bad thing?
A report by the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton point to the need for agencies to examine who is leaving their jobs and why because the costs may go beyond dollar figures and impact policies and programs.
Army fills two top acquisition posts
The Army has filled two of its highest acquisition jobs. Heidi Shyu has been appointed principal deputy assistant secretary for acquisition, logistics and technology. Scott Fish is its new chief scientist.
Hiring initiatives in full swing at the Energy Information Administration
Howard K. Gruenspecht, Deputy Administrator for the U.S. Energy Information Administration, discusses the agency's mission and its current hiring initiatives.
October 29, 2010
OPM plan cuts hiring time
Federal News Radio's Jason Miller joined the DorobekINSIDER to discuss OPM's plans to cut down agencies' hiring time.
Inside the Intelligence Community
Ellen McCarthy is President of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance and a former federal employee. She joins the show to discuss why the Intelligence Community is a great place to work for.
October 25, 2010
Agencies struggle to recruit cyber experts
Federal News Radio's Jason Miller joined the DorobekINSIDER to discuss agencies' struggles with recruiting cyber experts.
OPM launches iPhone and iPad App for federal job seekers
The Office of Personnel Management launched a free USAJobs app for the iPhone and iPad.
New report is step-by-step hiring guide for fed managers
The Partnership for Public Service's report is a step-by-step hiring guide for federal managers. Tim McManus, vice president for education and outreach at PPS, joined the DorobekINSIDER to discuss hiring reform.
Agencies must change culture to attract IT workers
Government Executive Editor-in-Chief Tom Shoop describes agencies' need to change cultures to attract a young IT workforce.
Takai may still become DoD CIO
DoD withdrew the nomination of Teresa Takai for CIO, but Takai could still end up in a "refashioned" position.
Last day to comment on Labor Department's possible rule change for disabled worker hiring
A proposed rule change by the Labor Department would give preference to contractors that hire disabled workers. All comments on the proposed change must be submitted by Tuesday.
Federal hiring of veterans on the rise
More than 32,800 vets were hired by federal agencies in the first six months of FY2010.
Do feds miss out on hiring the best and the brightest?
Feds miss out on hiring the best and the brightest. That according to a just release report. Find out what you can do to tap into those rising stars.
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.
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.




