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OPM paves path to automated telework tracking
The system will automatically collect information about how often federal employees telework and for how long. The change will paint a more accurate, detailed picture of federal employees' teleworking habits.
Tags: telework , workforce management , technology , Justin Johnson , Ruben Gomez , Federal Drive
Need to 'rally the troops' stymies spread of telework
Some managers find it difficult to lead employees working outside of the building. But hesitant leaders can find comfort in setting realistic expectations based on information gathered while employees are in the office.
Tags: telework , Telework Enhancement Act , workforce , management , Gil Gordon , Chuck Wilsker , Telework Coalition , Ruben Gomez
POLL: Who are the problem teleworkers?
Who are the "problem teleworkers?" Is a certain age group more likely to abuse the privilege of teleworking? Take the poll and tell us if you believe a particular age group is the most likely to abuse teleworking?
Tags: telework
Number of federal teleworkers hits all-time high
OPM sends Congress 2011 report on number of employees teleworking. This is the first report since the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 became law. PTO, GSA, HHS, Education and Treasury are among the leaders in percentage of eligible employees working outside the office.
Tags: workforce , John Berry , telework , management , Gerry Connolly , Telework Enhancment Act , Jason Miller
Federal offices open, return to 'normal operating procedures'
With the Washington, D.C., region still recovering from last Friday's storm, the Office of Personnel Management has updated its operating status for Friday, say that Washington, D.C., areas are open. Employees should report to their worksites or begin teleworking on time.
Tags: telework , operating status
OPM continues cutting retirement backlog as claims fall below expectations
For the third straight month, the Office of Personnel Management received fewer federal retirement claims than projected, according to monthly federal retirement data. OPM also met its processing goals for the month and the longstanding backlog of claims has fallen by 21 percent since January.
Tags: retirement , retirement backlog , pay and benefits , workforce
New SES evaluation process 'important step forward,' expert says
John Palguta, vice president for policy, at the Partnership for Public Service, says the new appraisal process for senior executives is weighted toward obtaining results.
Tags: John Palguta , Partnership for Pubic Service , OMB , John Berry , Jeff Zients , Michael OConnell
Federal government employing more minorities than ever
OPM's annual workplace report showed growth in minority employment, but also found less Hispanics working in the federal government than the private-sector.
Tags: Minorities , hiring , employment , federal workforce , civilian workforce , John Berry , FEORP , Keith BieryGolick
Pathways offers departments access to fresh talent
New Pathways Program begins July 10, and officials hope it will open doors to bring in and train new talent for agencies. Tim McManus, vice president for education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, said that departments should take advantage of the opportunity to tailor-train potential employees to fit their long-term needs.
Tags: Pathways Program , Presidential Management Fellows Program , workforce , recruitment , hiring , internships , Tim McManus , Partnership for Public Service , In Depth , Esther Carey
Diversity in the SES
Host Bill Bransford moderates a roundtable discussion of how the Senior Executive Service is doing in developing diversity plans.
June 22, 2012
Tags: workforce , hiring , diversity , Bill Bransford , William Brown , African American Federal Executives Association , Tommy Hwang , Asian American Government Executive Network , Veronica Villalobos , Office of Diversity and Inclusion , Senior Executives Service , Fed Talk
