Oversight
More Than a Dozen States Have Activated the National Guard to Secure Midterm Elections
Other states can request help, but some leaders say more capacity is needed.
Employee Policy
Some fed agencies are not fulfilling promise to give time off to vote
Agencies are exploiting loopholes or issuing restrictive policies to defy President Biden's order, confounding staff.
Nextgov
Former CISA Head Calls for Renewed Action to Combat Election Lies
Inaugural CISA director Chris Krebs expressed concern about the spread of election misinformation as Twitter changes up its user verification process.
Employee Policy
Voting misinformation crops up all around the U.S., through midterm elections
It’s hard to determine what is disinformation, and who the actors are behind it.
Management
10 Competitive Midterm Races for Federal Employees to Watch
Control of Congress hangs in the balance as several races of key importance to feds are among the tightest in the country.
Management
The Justice Department Is Cracking Down on Sexual Misconduct by Prisons Employees
“Sexual misconduct by staff will not be tolerated, and I look forward to collaborating with our federal partners to eradicate [it],” said the new director of the prisons agency.
Management
National Labs to Receive $1.5B Funding Boost
The resources will come from President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
Oversight
Longtime GSA Official Jim Russo Dies at 65
Colleagues remember a technical expert, a trusted collaborator and a caring friend.
Employee Policy
Diversity and inclusion are key parts of modern management
Author, CEO and businessman Donald Thompson joins our partner podcast to discuss how organizations can bring DEI into their work.
Employee Policy
How we might improve early career recruitment for fed jobs
Agency leaders must commit to understanding the gap between early career employees’ expectations, and current recruitment and hiring practices.
Workforce
How Existing Policy Can Help Fill the Cyber Workforce Gap
There's still time to retool the Cyber Talent Management System at DHS to create a cadre of cyber specialists to fill key roles at federal civilian agencies.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Do Organizations Care About Workers' Financial Wellness?
Employee Benefit Research Institute's Paul Fronstin joins the podcast to discuss the 2022 Workplace Wellness Survey.
Tech
Almost Half of Phishing Attacks Target Government Employees, Research Says
Traditionally aimed at stealing credentials, phishing attacks are growing increasingly sophisticated.
Oversight
Political Violence In America Is Not Going Away Anytime Soon
The rise in contemporary right-wing political extremism – and violence – can be traced back to events in the 1990s
Oversight
Misinformation about Voting Crops Up Around the U.S. as Midterm Elections Near
It’s hard to determine what is disinformation, and who the actors are behind it.
Pay
Analysis: Inflation—partly a chicken-and-egg problem …
To what extent does the mere anticipation of further inflation already pose a problem for politicians and policymakers fighting the recent return of this noxious phenomenon?
Management
Here's What OPM Is Doing to Change Its Approach to Federal Personnel Issues
Kiran Ahuja said the Office of Personnel Management is working to implement the National Academy of Public Administration’s recommendations to transform the agency.
Retirement
The benefits of working after retirement
Does an encore career suit you? For many feds, it's the logical next step ...
Financial Planning
House proposal to restructure public service loan forgiveness
A new bill would provide partial forgiveness for every year’s worth of loan repayments—and it also would expand the range of loans and repayment plans that would qualify for the program.
Pay & Benefits