Pay
Congress prepares one-week CR as lawmakers announce progress toward full-year funding deal
Agencies face a Friday night shutdown threat, though lawmakers are looking to punt that to just before Christmas.
Employee Policy
How the $857.9 Billion Annual Defense Bill Could Impact Women and Military Families
The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, includes provisions addressing sexual violence and challenges related to family relocation.
Oversight
Biden’s Judicial Nominations Have Set Records for Diversity, but Dozens Remain Unconfirmed
The president has prioritized nominating people from underrepresented backgrounds in terms of race, gender and professional experience, but advocates say there’s still ‘a long way to go.’
Nextgov
Historic Fusion Ignition Promises Innovation in Clean Energy, National Security
The breakthrough fusion experiment conducted last week at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory stands to change the U.S.’ national security posture and sustainable energy development.
Employee Policy
More states move to ban TikTok from government devices
Maryland joined South Dakota in announcing a ban on state employees or agencies from using the app on government-issued devices, while South Carolina asked for it to be blocked.
Pay
Agency CIO: 'It's a great time' for laid off tech workers to take a job at VA
During a media call last week, the CIO and CTO for the Department of Veterans Affairs discussed the department’s efforts to attract new talent amid thousands of layoffs across the tech sector.
Tech
Lawmakers Intro Bill to Ban TikTok in U.S.
TikTok poses a national security threat, according to lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Intro Bill to Ban TikTok in U.S.
TikTok poses a national security threat, according to lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.
Tech
Improved Data Sharing Between SSA and USDA Could Streamline Benefits Delivery
Online application pilots are on the horizon with a new data-sharing update between the Social Security Administration and Agriculture Department.
Management
Shorter Days Affect the Mood of Millions of Americans – a Nutritional Neuroscientist Offers Tips on How to Avoid the Winter Blues
Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.
Management
GovExec Daily: Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Is Still In Limbo
Clifford Robb joins the podcast to discuss administrative burdens in education forgiveness and the future of college debt.
Employee Policy
OPM to agencies: Set up ‘success metrics’ to show how you're building stronger workforces
The federal government’s HR agency is taking a data-driven approach to advancing the workforce portions of the Biden administration’s management agenda.
Management
USPS Regulator Throws Cold Water on Lawmakers' Concerns Over DeJoy's Authority for Big Price Hikes
The system is "working as intended," commission says.
Workforce
FLRA Restores Pre-Trump Doctrine on When It Can Intervene in Ongoing Arbitration
A decision by the then-Republican controlled FLRA in 2018 led to a tripling of some cases on the agency’s docket.
Management
Congress Prepares One-Week CR as Lawmakers Announce Progress Toward Full-Year Funding Deal
Agencies face a Friday night shutdown threat, though lawmakers are looking to punt that to just before Christmas.
Employee Policy
It’s now easier to remove federal employees with disabilities
A recent MSPB decision has opened the door for federal agencies to remove employees based only on stigma and stereotypes.
Employee Policy
What federal employees need to know about giving and receiving gifts in the workplace
For ethics purposes, there are restrictions on what gifts federal workers and mail carriers can accept.
Employee Policy
More "likes" raises the the chance people will believe fake news
New research digs into how the social part of social media can affect what people think about fake news stories.
Employee Policy
Updated boosters for youngsters ...
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Workforce