Human Capital: Selected Agencies' Statutory Authorities Could Offer Options in Developing a Framework for Governmentwide Reform
Abstract
As the federal government continues its overall transformation, the centerpiece of this effort is the strategic management of human capital.1 Federal agencies will need the most effective human capital systems to succeed in their transformations. Congress has recently given agencies such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Defense (DOD) statutory authorities intended to help them manage their human capital strategically to achieve results. Consequently, in this environment, the federal government is quickly approaching the point where standard governmentwide human capital policies and processes are neither standard nor governmentwide. To be effective, human capital reform needs to avoid further fragmentation within the civil service, ensure reasonable consistency within the overall civilian workforce, and help maintain a reasonably level playing field among federal agencies in competing for talent.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 21, 2005
- Accession Number
- AD1178599
Entities
People
- Eileen R. Larence
- K. Scott Derrick
- Karin Fangman
- Katherine H Walker
- Michael Volpe
- Michelle Bracy
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office