"Ranking Member Voinovich and I believe human capital investments like strategic planning, supervisor training, and mentorship programs can have far-reaching positive effects on morale and performance."
"As you know, a report for the Tax and Revenue Investigation Special Committee concluded that the tax refund scheme was not identified sooner in part because of a pervasive culture of apathy and silenc..."
"We really are unhappy with our hiring system. We are in the dark ages if you look at where we are compared with the private sector."
"The Federal Government and its workforce are under a tremendous amount of pressure."
"I regard Senator Voinovich as a champion of human capital and so I am fortunate to be working with him on this."
"Senator Akaka and I have introduced legislation to deal with people who want to work at the tail end of their career on a part-time basis where that will not interfere with the status of their annuiti..."
"I think we agree that we need to make the Federal Government--and this is what Senator Voinovich and I have talked about--the employee of choice for the best talent in America."
"Our men and women who put themselves in harm's way to protect our freedoms deserve the absolute best service when they return."
"It is my hope that the Committee will vote on your nomination in the very near future and that it will be considered expeditiously by the full Senate."
"We certainly are looking forward to a time when we can improve these systems."
"I want you to know that we are supporting you as much as we can and we want to bring this about for the benefit of our veterans."