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OPM director: Managers need options for dealing with poor performers

Nov 20, 2009
If an employee is performing poorly, his manager should be able to hold back raises or step increases or take away annual leave, said John Berry, director of the Office of Personnel Management.

Delay in switching to new telecom contract costs government millions

The government is losing $18 million every month because agencies have not yet switched their telecommunications services to the General Services Administration's Networx contract. - Nov 20, 2009

Labor outlines plans to help put more veterans in federal jobs

The Labor Department will help transitioning veterans find federal jobs as part of its extensive veterans assistance programs. - Nov 20, 2009

OPM director: Managers need options for dealing with poor performers

If an employee is performing poorly, his manager should be able to hold back raises or step increases or take away annual leave, said John Berry, director of the Office of Personnel Management. - Nov 20, 2009 (2)

Inquiries look into use of retired generals as advisers

A Senate oversight panel launched an investigation Thursday into the Pentagon's use of retired admirals and generals as paid advisers, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Defense Department officials also are reviewing the practice. - Nov 20, 2009
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