Workforce

Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Employees Have Voted to Unionize

Spurred by a ping-ponging relocation, nearly 200 workers at the federal agency’s headquarters are unionizing under the National Treasury Employees Union.

Employee Policy

Biden’s MSPB picks promise to provide feds ‘extra insurance’ against mistreatment

After five years of its absence, a restored Merit Systems Protection Board is setting new precedents with sweeping impacts on the civil service.

Retirement

GOP senators issue last-minute demand that TSP delay mutual fund window

Just as the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program is about to begin offering mutual funds to its participants, some lawmakers warned it could lead to federal employees investing in China.

Oversight

HHS Launches an Environmental Justice Office

Environmental justice is a cornerstone policy of the Biden administration.

Defense

This is How ‘Cultural Artifacts’ Impede the Defense Department's Ability to Go Big on AI

Pushing AI to the battlefield to help commanders make more informed decisions also means confronting the Defense Department’s worst enemy: the budget process.

Tech

How Process Mining Uncovers Workflow Bottlenecks

Understanding how processes operate across technology stacks and departments can help agencies weed out inefficiencies.

Employee Policy

Is the security clearance process keeping diverse candidates from fed jobs?

There are very human, and very distinct elements to making the cut as a national security worker.

Workforce

Yes, Even Vaccinated People Can Get Long COVID

Getting vaccinated doesn't offer complete protection against long COVID, according to a new study that suggests the need for new tools to combat the virus.

Management

GovExec Daily: A Battle in the 'War Over the Administrative State'

Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the Fifth Circuit's decision.

Retirement

Coronavirus roundup: SG warns of health workforce burnout—and other COVID news

There’s a lot to keep track of: The Surgeon General is concerned about increased resignations and burnout among health workers, as well as other recent news updates and stories you may have missed.

Workforce

Feds' Vaccine Mandate Enforcement Could Be Days Away, but Agencies Are Not Yet Prepping

The clock is ticking on a federal court to either hear another appeal on Biden's mandate or allow the administration to resume suspensions and firings.

Management

HHS Withdraws the ‘Ill-Considered’ Trump-Era SUNSET Rule

The final rule, subject to much pushback, outlined a process for reviewing and eliminating regulations.

Workforce

Tell Us About Your Experience With The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

We’re looking for readers who want to share their experiences with the Education Department's debt relief.

Tech

After 7 Years, DHS's New Cyber Talent System Boasts Just One Hire

Officials at the Homeland Security Department say that change management efforts will help scale the Cybersecurity Talent Management System.

Oversight

The Justice Department Will Review the Uvalde Response as Furor Mounts Over Law Enforcement Actions

The Texas Department of Public Safety previously said local police made key errors. A specialized team of federal officers didn’t enter the school until more than an hour after the shooter arrived at the school.

Workforce

Biden’s Board Appointees Promise to Finally Provide Feds ‘Extra Insurance’ Against Mistreatment

After five years, a restored Merit Systems Protection Board is setting new precedents with sweeping impacts for the civil service.

Workforce

Is the Security Clearance Process Keeping Diverse Candidates from Fed Jobs?

There are very human, and very distinct elements to making the cut as a national security worker.

Management

GovExec Daily: Building a Cohesive Team Under Duress

Col. John Spencer joins the podcast to discuss group dynamics and how managers can lead.