FLRA revives program aimed at resolving workplace disputes through mediationThe mediation program marks the second time FLRA and FMCS have partnered on alternative dispute resolution. But questions remain about capacity and interest.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyflra mediation program revival
Pay raise? What pay raise? The president’s alternative is an improvement, even if it’s by accidentRonald Sanders, a former chairman of the Federal Salary Council, explains why a “one-size-fits-all” pay raise needs to be revisited.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyfederal pay raise debate
A new phase of government AI adoption could bring a very different budget reality"The cloud journey started very similarly, where almost all assumed initially that migrating will lead to saved costs," said Gayatri Shenai.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyai budget impact
From war to extreme weather, success usually depends on work that’s already been done"It gets you that high-level attention. It also gets you monies that are earmarked for that particular thing," said Stephanie Kostro.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →PlanetSecurity
Is Congress losing control over the spending power of the purse?"Even if Congress isn't taking action immediately, I think that this is a a trend and a pattern that we could see a lot of discussion about," said Loren Duggan.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomycongress spending power debate
A new bill would supercharge customer service at the IRSIf passed by the House as is, the bill would also recommend that IRS provide a call-back option for all calls that go unanswered for five minutes.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyirs customer service bill
FEHB and Medicare: Understanding how they work together in retirementWith updates to the FEHB program and new requirements for certain retirees, it’s more important than ever to understand how FEHB and Medicare work together.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →EconomyHealth
Army turns to prefabricated buildings to cut construction costsOfficials hope the changes will get new infrastructure finished up to 50% faster and 30% cheaper — numbers the Army installations boss called “slightly crazy.”Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildarmy infrastructure overhaul
