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Federal job hunt made easier for outgoing military members

Service members expected to be discharged can apply for federal jobs without a certificate of release or discharge from active duty.

Tags: VOW , John Berry , veteran hiring , Keith BieryGolick

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Agencies must receive OPM approval to convert politicals

OPM Director John Berry reminded agency leaders that they must seek approval from his agency before placing political appointees in some jobs. The guidelines also include a ban of certain incentive awards.

Tags: political appointees , SES , John Berry , workforce , Ruben Gomez , management

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OPM survey to help agencies make tough budget decisions

OPM Director John Berry said the agency changed the annual survey to give agencies more insight into the morale and thoughts of their employees. Berry said agencies in their zeal to cut budgets shouldn't forget the importance of training.

Tags: John Berry , budget , management , mentoring , Employee Viewpoint Survey , Asian American Government Executive Network , Ruben Gomez

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OPM: Retirement claims tick up but still fewer than projected

Federal retirement claims rose last month but, for the second consecutive month, the Office of Personnel Management received fewer claims than it expected. OPM also made its monthly processing goals and continued to make progress cutting back a longstanding backlog of retirement claims.

Tags: retirement , pay and benefits , retirement backlog

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Task force recommends crackdown on CFC management

Working group suggests CFC managers codify a ban on expenses for meals, beverages and entertainment. The recommendations follow an inspector general report that questioned more than $700,000 in spending, including a jazz band and chair massages.

Tags: CFC , CFC-50 Commission , Keith Willingham , Shannon Hamm , Ana Urrechaga , Lew Lewis , oversight , management , waste , Ruben Gomez

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Feds' satisfaction with pay dips after two-year freeze

Federal employees were less satisfied with their pay after the two-year pay freeze went into effect in 2010, according to a report by the Partnership for Public Service. Although higher-ranking feds were most satisfied with their pay, the highest-ranking feds — those at the SES level — had the biggest dip in pay satisfaction over the previous year.

Tags: pay and benefits , workforce , FDIC , NASA , NRC , EPA , GSA , State , SBA , SSA , Education , DOT , Labor , TSA

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More SESers say pay, benefits not attractive enough

Nearly all Senior Executive Service members said they feel pride in their work, but a growing number said SES pay and benefits are not enough to attract high-quality senior execs, according to a survey by the Office of Personnel Management.

Tags: SES , pay and benefits , Daniel Akaka , Jim Moran , Partnership for Public Service

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On the show today - May 21

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Thad Allen , John Berry , John Shoraka , Lance Rodewald , CDC , Coast Guard , SBA

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Retirement and insurance

Joan Melanson from Long Term Care Partners and retirement benefits specialist James Marshall will talk about the retirement and insurance options that feds should consider.
May 18, 2012

Tags: workforce , pay and benefits , insurance , retirement , Bill Bransford , Joan Melanson , Long Term Care Partners , James Marshall , Fed Talk

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OPM finalizes rules for new intern, hiring programs

The Pathways Program aims to help federal agencies compete with other sectors that recruit and hire interns and recent graduates. The program targets current students, recent graduates and professionals interested in becoming federal managers.

Tags: workforce , recruiting , interns , hiring , John Berry , Robert Shriver , Pathways Program , Recent Graduates Program , Presidential Management Fellows Program , internship program , Ruben Gomez

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