Management
Air Pollution Harms the Brain and Mental Health, Too – a Large-Scale Analysis Documents Effects on Brain Regions Associated with Emotions
In a systematic review of existing studies, researchers found that air pollution such as fine particulate matter can interfere with regions of the brain responsible for emotional regulation.
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Workforce
VA Has a Plan to Attract Workers Displaced by Widespread Tech Industry Layoffs
Amid a recent wave of layoffs across the technology sector, the VA is working to position itself as an enticing destination for unemployed tech workers.
News
Treating Long COVID Is Rife With Guesswork
With a dearth of evidence on effective treatments for long covid, patients and doctors in 400 clinics around the country still rely on trial and error.
Benefits
Open Season: FEDVIP and related options for 2023 …
Feds, go beyond FEHBP and take a good look at your FEDVIP options, too.
Defense
Hawaiian Families Struggle With Health a Year After a Fuel Leak From an Underground Storage Facility for the Military
A clinic is being established at a local military treatment facility to document symptoms and care for patients.
Pay & Benefits
Low Pay Remains the Largest Barrier to Federal Wildland Firefighter Recruitment, GAO Says
Although the Biden administration has taken multiple steps to boost compensation for federal firefighters, the government watchdog agency reports those measures are both not enough to compete with state and local governments and only temporary.
Tech
Building an AI-Ready Staff Starts With Data Literacy and Training
Agencies must train their workforce to get the most out of emerging technology such as artificial intelligence, federal technologists and data experts advise.
Management
Fauci’s Farewell: His Legacy, The New Booster and Forthcoming Congressional Oversight
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave his likely last appearance at the White House briefing on Tuesday as he prepares to leave the federal government after a more than five-decade career.
Employee Policy
AG wants to better help fed employees with limited English proficiency
It's been over a decade since the department encouraged agencies to strengthen this commitment, Merrick Garland says.
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Nextgov
VA Has a Plan to Attract Workers Displaced by Widespread Tech Industry Layoffs
Amid a recent wave of layoffs across the technology sector, the VA is working to position itself as an enticing destination for unemployed tech workers.
Benefits
Open Season: A checklist for federal annuitants
For starters, make sure you check if your premium is increasing, so you’re not caught off guard next year.
Employee Policy
Will the lame duck session prevent a government shutdown?
On our partner site podcast Eric Katz joins in, and discusses Congress and the CR expiring in a few weeks.
Employee Policy
NARA’s Chief Innovator won big last week
Pamela Wright’s “exceptional executive leadership is invaluable to NARA, our strategic goals, and our mission,” said the acting archivist of the United States.
Pay & Benefits
First Responder Retirement Bill Gets a Unanimous Senate Vote
The legislation allows first responders with disabilities to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled.
Management
The IRS Will Need These 4 Things to Succeed After the Midterms
Commissioner-designate Danny Werfel has an opportunity to transform the tax agency, if given the right tools.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The White House Continues to Ask for COVID-19 Funding
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the latest pandemic news.
Oversight
House Republicans Suggest Impeachment Proceedings Coming for Biden Cabinet Member
White House calls the announcement a "political stunt."
Benefits
Health insurance options for veterans
There are lots of choices, especially for those who have joined the civilian federal workforce.
Employee Policy
How to stay healthy during the holiday season
The Virginia Department of Health's Dr. Laurie Forlano joins our partner site podcast to discuss how to gather for the upcoming holidays and stay safe from respiratory illness like COVID-19.
Management