Union says VA outsources jobs that should go to vetsFeb 09, 2012

The union that represents more than 200,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs has accused the department of illegally outsourcing jobs that traditionally have gone to veterans.

Few college students plan to work as fedsFeb 06, 2012

GPO workforce size hits 100-year lowJan 24, 2012

IRS underfunding hobbles agency, report saysJan 12, 2012

More job cuts at Air ForceJan 12, 2012

Retirement—is it time to run for the hills?Dec 13, 2011

For years, those who watch the federal government have predicted that a “retirement tsunami” would hit the federal workplace when the Baby Boomers started to reach retirement age. Don't look now, but ...

Cutting back on vetsNov 10, 2011

You think you're so smartAug 23, 2011

The great downsizing has begunAug 12, 2011

Do you hear shoes dropping?Aug 04, 2011

Students give federal employment cold shoulderFeb 13, 2012

A recent, national survey of college students indicates that only a small fraction of them say they plan to work for the federal government—and recent events and media coverage may be partially to blame.

Rulings Roundup: Navy employee wins whistleblower appeal in travel oversight caseJan 30, 2012

Rulings Roundup: Probationary employee at State loses dismissal appealJan 30, 2012

Air Force announces more cutsJan 23, 2012

CBP partners to promote hiring and advancement of disabledJan 23, 2012

Chapter 10, Section 1: Office of Personnel Management

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the federal government's central human resources agency, is an independent agency within the Executive Branch. Its director and deputy director are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

Chapter 10, Section 2: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Chapter 10, Section 3: Merit Systems Protection Board

Chapter 10, Section 4: Office of Special Counsel

Chapter 10, Section 5: Office of Government Ethics

Federal Holidays for 2011