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Fmr. Dir. Springer: OPM not up to task of running public option health program
Federal managers worry the government cannot deliver on healthcare reform. So does former OPM Director Linda Springer.
Tags: mngt , Linda Springer , policy , healthcare reform , public option
Blog Bonus: Springer on Berry's snow plans
Possible freezing rain and sleet are approaching nation's capital. So will the government remain open on Wednesday? Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry says each time bad weather approaches he'll make that decision by 4am. But those comments have sparked consternation from former OPM director Linda Springer.
Tags: mngt , Linda Springer , policy , snow closing , John Berry
OPM says safety is paramount in government closure decisions
In Washington, even an inch of slushy snow is enough to cause havoc with commuters. It's a big factor in whether or not the Federal Government will open for business here in Washington, D.C. FederalNewsRadio's Senior Correspondent Mike Causey broke the news that the Office of Personnel Management will now have a decision on whether to open or close the government on bad weather days by 4 am, instead of 5 am. Yesterday, the head of OPM held a first-ever, "behind the scenes" look at how that decision is made.
Tags: P&B , mngt , John Berry , snow , closing , National Weather Service , Metropolitan Washington Area Council of Government , President Obama , Max Cacas
How OPM will make its decision to close government if there's snow
WFED's Max Cacas with a preview of his story for Friday.
Tags: Pay & Benefits , John Berry , Max Cacas , snow closings
USDA's major reorg driven by focus on performance, results
Acting CHCO Sanders says human resources will play key role in helping agency transform. HR employees must provide insight similar to a consultant to help meet the agency's needs. USDA also must engage its employees so they feel like they are contributing to meeting the agency's mission.
Tags: mngt , P&B , Donald Sanders , USDA , HHS , VA , OMB , CHCO , Employee engagement , reorganization , Performance and results
Want Low Premiums? Marry Carefully!!!!
Want to pay lower health insurance premiums next year? If so you have several options, including marrying somebody who works for the U.S. Postal Service, but Mike Causey says there are other ways to do it.
Tags: pay and benefits , Mike Causey , John Berry , pay for performance , annual leave
MSPB looks forward to working with OPM on civil service reform
OPM Director John Berry has laid out a number of reforms for the civil service, particularly in terms of recruitment and selection, benefits for domestic partners, hiring veterans, and wellness initiatives. What role will MSPB play once these reforms are implemented?
Tags: mngt , P&B , Susan Grundmann , MSPB , Merit Systems Protection Board , civil service reform
How to deal with underperforming employees
John Palguta of the Partnership for Public Service offers OPM Director John Berry some ideas on how to tie pay, and even employment itself, to performance in the workplace.
Tags: mngt , P&B , PPS , Partnership for Public Service , John Palguta , John Berry , civil service reform , underperforming employees
Tech trends present greatest threat to federal agencies
Ponemon Institute study details why.
Tags: technology , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Ponemon Institute , Larry Poneman , management , pay and benefits , John Berry , National Security Council , CIO Council , CHCO Council , Partnership for Public Service , cyber workforce
CIO, CHCO councils developing cybersecurity workforce models
The councils will focus on three main areas to develop competency framework. Agencies have until Jan. 15 to submit data about how they classify cyber positions. Interagency working group also will conduct a survey of cybersecurity workforce in the spring.
Tags: management , pay and benefits , John Berry , National Security Council , CIO Council , CHCO Council , Partnership for Public Service , cybersecurity , cyber workforce
