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.
Workforce