Air Force announces hiring flexibilities for next round of buyouts, early outsApr 19, 2012

The Air Force said it will implement new flexibilities for a third round of civilian buyouts and early outs to help minimize the negative effects of the department’s downsizing measures.

House members ask DOD to lift civilian workforce capMar 27, 2012

Air Force to conduct third round of buyouts, early outsMar 26, 2012

Possible RIF at USPSMar 06, 2012

OPM calls for details on student loan repayment programsMar 05, 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

VA to bring on more mental health prosApr 30, 2012

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will bolster its mental health staff by adding about 1,900 new positions —1,600 clinicians, including nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers; and about 300 support staff.

Air Force announces hiring flexibilitiesApr 30, 2012

More buyouts, early outs at Air ForceApr 02, 2012

Lawmakers ask DOD to lift workforce capApr 02, 2012

Career experts counter recruitment fears—for nowMar 05, 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