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- 5 percent of federal workers to be furloughed Friday
- Congress pressures agencies to speed up office consolidations
- Katherine Archuleta chosen as next OPM director
- Data breach puts DHS workers at risk of identity theft
- DoD chooses interoperability over integration for new e-health record system
- House GOP panel moves on deep budget cuts
- OMB fuels synergy between mobile, open data
- IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'
- Accountability breakdown leading factor in DoD sexual assaults
- OMB reworking financial system requirements
- Federal retirement funds temporarily tapped
- VanRoekel to lead OMB management team
- Meet the 2013 Service to America Medal finalists
- Thursday federal headlines - May 23, 2013
OPM: Unscheduled leave, telework due to area flooding
Because of "localized flooding," the Office of Personnel Management announced federal agency employees in the Washington, D.C. area have the option for using unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.
Telework could save Ca. $1.5B annually
California's budget woes could be helped by an increase in the use of telework by state employees, according to a new report from the Telework Research Network.
FTC overhauls its IT network
The Federal Trade Commission is using enterprise architecture make its technology backbone faster, more efficient and able to run mobile devices.
Telework is more than a perk
Recent events have elevated the importance of telework in the federal government ranks.
What feds need to know after Hurricane Irene
The Office of Personnel Management and the General Services Administration are providing information for federal employees in the event Hurricane Irene causes federal building closures.
Earthquake reinforces telework benefits
Thousands of office workers didn't have to deal with road construction and confusion about building closures after Tuesday's earthquake in Washington — because they telecommute. Agencies with robust telework policies largely avoided the chaos. But others have been slow to implement the new policies required by the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010.
Are federal managers getting the telework training they need?
According to a recent survey, most respondents said increased telework training has not been built into their 2012 budgets.
Telework and locality pay - what are you entitled to?
Locality pay in the federal government is based on an employee's "official duty station." But how does a teleworker determine what that is?
Federal Executive Boards unite Washington and the field
The 28 Federal Executive Boards across the country play an integral role in bringing agencies together and ensuring communication to and from Washington. The organizations coordinate agencies' efforts and provide input during policy development. FEBs play a key role during emergencies by acting as the conduit of information.
Is there a dark side to telecommuting?
George Mason University Professor Stephen Ruth says there's reason to be cautious about the increasing use of telework.
Ron Martin reflects on career
A new ongoing series by Federal News Radio tells the stories of long-time federal employees.
Why aren't more people teleworking?
Personal and professional issues come into play for people deciding whether or not to telework.
GSA will charge employees for parking
GSA employees will no longer be able to park for free in federal buildings around the National Capital Region.
More guidance needed for emergency telework plans
While the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 required agencies to include telework policies in their continuity of operation plans, GAO found agencies lack a definition of what "inclusion" means.
OMB sets minimum telework security requirements
The administration's new memo instructs agencies to secure the information, programs and networks used by employees working outside the office, and to prevent employees from using government resources to access porn.
Loosecubes offers new options for teleworkers
The company connects people looking for office space with those offering it.
Telework gaining steam, report says
A new report shows telework growing in the years from 2005-2009, and the federal government led the way.
OPM prepares for 'above normal' hurricane season
OPM Director John Berry reminded federal employees of their benefits and other options in preparation for an unusual hurricane season.
'Gizmo' helps determine telework eligibility
Are you eligible to telework? The Telework Exchange wants to help.
