Oversight
What Would a GOP Takeover of the House Mean for the Oversight Committee?
The chair-in-waiting for the once “sleepy” committee would like to investigate COVID-19’s origins, the Biden administration’s border policies and the president’s family members.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Fight to Codify Civil Service Protections
Dr. Donald Kettl joins the podcast to discuss the future of anti-Schedule F legislation.
Pay
New data: Federal pay gap with private sector is widening
Union officials are calling on the Biden administration to provide a more generous raise than the 4.6% average increase slated for 2023. Meanwhile, a federal exec advocacy group urges officials to explore broader pay reform.
Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness and customer service
Georgetown University’s Pamela Herd and Donald Moynihan join our partner site podcast to discuss the lack of administrative burdens in the new Education Department application.
Management
Republicans Call for the Resignation of a Key DHS Official They Claim Is 'Unengaged'
The component chief is facing allegations of failing to engage with his agency and falling asleep during meetings.
Employee Policy
Enough with the weak passwords, already
The most common passwords on the dark web are those users have been repeatedly warned away from. Can training help?
Employee Policy
Employees at VA launch a 'Rate My Professors' for fed supervisors
The new site will allow employees to anonymously review their bosses.
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Workforce
Sen. Kaine is ‘Optimistic’ an Anti-Schedule F Bill Will Get a Floor Vote This Year
The Democratic senator described Republican arguments that the Trump administration’s abortive effort to make thousands of federal workers effectively at-will employees was aimed at dealing with poor performers as “not honest.”
Employee Policy
DHS accuses its watchdog of being ‘inaccurate, contextually incomplete and confusing’
This was in response to DHS IG's annual report on management and performance challenges at the department.
Defense
How Elon Musk’s Twitter Buy Raises Cybersecurity Risks For The Rest Of Us
The problem is not just more misinformation, but five new threats to the network.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Tick Up After Two Months of Losses
Nearly all of the funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings plan posted gains in October.
Pay & Benefits
Want to Vote or Volunteer at the Polls on Election Day, But Not Sure What the Leave Policy Is? We Can Help
President Biden signed an executive order in March 2021 that outlines leave policies for voting in elections and serving as poll workers or observers.
Management
We’re Not ‘Shawshank Redemption’: New Federal Prisons Director Tackles the Bureau’s Reputation
Staffing and employee accountability are also priorities for Colette Peters.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Bureau of Prisons Director Wants to Address Workforce Issues in a 'Meaningful Way'
Courtney Bublé interviews Colette Peters about her role and perceptions about the federal prisons agency.
Oversight
DHS Accuses Its Watchdog of Being ‘Inaccurate, Contextually Incomplete and Confusing’
This was in response to the inspector general’s annual report on management and performance challenges at the department.
Pay & Benefits
New Data Suggests the Federal Pay Gap With the Private Sector Is Widening
Union officials called on the Biden administration to provide a more generous raise than the 4.6% average increase slated for next year, while a group representing executives urged officials to explore broader pay reform efforts.
Employee Policy
The Biden admin. wants to expand broadband and job access for women, people of color
The government is investing $65 billion into expansion programs, including nearly two-thirds of that spending directed to equity efforts.
Employee Policy
Sens. Feinstein and Kaine: Congress must act to protect federal workers
The legislators argue that Congress needs to pass legislation that would prevent future presidents from replacing career, nonpartisan federal employees with political appointees.
Benefits