Berry: OPM initiatives look to enhance HR pros' skills
The Office of Personnel Management and the Chief Human Capital Officers Council are aggressively launching initiatives to enhance the skills of human resource professionals, says OPM Director John Berry.
Joe Jordan may not be familiar enough with acquisition to be OFPP head
Is Joseph Jordan as head of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy really the best the White House could do?Admittedly, this is an administration with a weakness for putting flashy young guys with little federal experience into positions of power at the Office of Management and Budget (see: Kundra, Vivek). Perhaps it's a residual part of campaign promises to change the culture of Washington, D.C. Read more...
Panel: Vacant IG spots aren't causing problems
Acting IGs command the same level of authority and respect, and carry the same responsibilities as those who are presidentially nominated and confirmed by the Senate, federal officials said.
Canada makes Northwest Passage sovereignty a priority issue
Canadian assertion of sovereignty over the emerging arctic Northwest Passage waterway continues to remain a point of contention between the United States and its northern neighbor, says the Congressional Research Service.
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Berry: OPM initiatives look to enhance HR pros' skills
The Office of Personnel Management and the Chief Human Capital Officers Council are aggressively launching initiatives to enhance the skills of human resource professionals, says OPM Director John Berry.
OMB cracks down on travel, conferences and property expenses
The White House wants agencies and departments to cut back on travel, conferences, real estate, and fleet management expenses.
Canada makes Northwest Passage sovereignty a priority issue
Canadian assertion of sovereignty over the emerging arctic Northwest Passage waterway continues to remain a point of contention between the United States and its northern neighbor, says the Congressional Research Service.
Jordan short on specifics at OFPP administrator nomination hearing
During his testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Jordan said he would work to have federal agencies "buy smarter." He also said the acquisition workforce should be strengthened.
Panel: Vacant IG spots aren't causing problems
Acting IGs command the same level of authority and respect, and carry the same responsibilities as those who are presidentially nominated and confirmed by the Senate, federal officials said.
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