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- SES bonuses under fire at GSA, other agencies
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- Next-gen Apple devices cleared to join Defense IT networks
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- White House wants to root out copycat programs - starting with STEM
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- DoD aims to speed approval process for mobile devices
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Labor toolkit helps in disability hiring
The five-step online toolkit has tips for everything from creating a welcoming environment to do's and don'ts for interviews.
OSC head nominee promises whistleblower support
Carolyn Lerner plans to improve the Office of Special Counsel if confirmed following the agencies two-year span without a Senate confirmed leader.
Bring your own telework tools
The federal government could soon pay a $2,000 subsidy to federal employees who buy their own mobile devices.
The difference between the Middle East and the Middle West
Dave Ross, commentator
Wisconsin labor battle to impact other states
Maggie Haberman, senior political reporter for Politico
Interior creates two agencies to replace MMS
As the Department of Interior re-invents what used to be the Minerals and Management Service, we get an update from director Michael Bromwich on the new agencies.
Labor unveils new employment web tool
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced its "My Next Move" website yesterday aimed at helping those seeking employment.
Back in office, Chambers details Park Police priorities
Today is the first full day on the job for U.S. Park Police Chief Teresa Chambers, after an almost eight-year fight to get her job back. She tells us what's on her "to do list."
16 agencies sign on to help military families
Caring for the families of military personnel requires a coordinated approach across the federal government, President Obama said Monday. He said agencies have made 50 separate commitments to coordinate programs designed to assist the loved ones of servicemembers.
MSPB to comply with Chambers reinstatement
But the question of whether Interior will comply is still open. We get the latest details from sister-station WTOP's Neal Augenstein.
Interior won't fight Chambers' reinstatement
Fired U.S. Park Police Chief Teresa Chambers will meet Tuesday afternoon with officials from the Department of Interior and National Park Service to determine how she will return to the job. We get the latest from WTOP reporter Neal Augenstein.
Labor defines 2011 workload agenda
All the regulations the Department of Labor expects to have under active consideration for promulgation, proposal, or review during 2011 is under consideration. Deputy Secretary Seth Harris has details.
Will OPM block Chambers' reinstatement?
The decision about what comes next for Teresa Chambers will have to come from OPM, not Interior. Attorney Debra Roth explains.
Former Park Police chief ready to return
A federal board has ordered the reinstatement of a U.S. Park Police chief who was fired in 2004 after complaining publicly that her department was understaffed and underfunded. Teresa Chambers tells Federal News Radio she's humbled, heartened and ready to come back.
What will the Google bid protest mean for cloud?
Host Roger Waldron is joined by David Dowd, partner at Mayer Brown, to discuss the acquisition implications of the recent bid protest decision involving Google, Microsoft, and the Interior Department.
January 11, 2011
Labor database helps recruit workers with disabilities
The 2011 Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities database is intended to assist federal and private-sector employers in identifying workers with disabilities. Labor's John Beverly tells us about it.
How Benefits.gov uses the cloud to its advantage
Many federal agencies are contemplating the use of the cloud. But Benefits.gov has already made the jump according to program manager Curtis Turner. Part of the reason â"“ to reduce costs on equipment maintenance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides the Labor Department with the hosting environment for the site. â"œPart of their mission is [...]
DOL recruits through benefits class
The Department of Labor is teaching classes on retirement and health benefits at Howard University. Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, tells Federal News Radio about the program and their hopes for recruiting.
Unions to management: stop talking, start doing telework
AFGE, NTEU lead discussion to broaden discussion about telecommuting to more than just during emergencies. The White House is working on a new governmentwide telework policy. AFGE wants to add telework options into new bargaining agreements.
Google sues U.S. government
Google is suing the U.S. government for what it claims is unfairly requiring the Web-based document system it uses to be part of Microsoft.
