Has the pay scale been raised for GS employees ? Presently it is capped at $149,000 at level IV Executive pay.

The fifth column in our government infrastructure turns out to be way stronger than anyone suspected. See this piece about sabotage from FedBlog.

Is anyone else's agency using internal Instant Messaging? I blogged about this a few months ago, and I still don't get it. But I have found a use for it as a digital warning system for my colleagues down the hall when someone mean and/or boring is headed to their workspace. So maybe it's too early to dismiss it as a professional productivity tool.

I went to two bureau awards ceremonies yesterday. Which led to some thoughts: 1. Recognizing good performance and organizational milestones is good for morale. 2. Military color guards and musicians are available free of charge all over the Military District of Washington. They lend a note of class to ceremonies and give people a little reminder that they really are serving their country by working for Uncle Sam. 3. Good proof-reading of programs and awards certificates is more important than… Continue