Nextgov
Microsoft: SolarWinds Hackers Ramping Up Attacks Through Resellers
The company said supply chain attacks by Russian government hackers over the last four months exceed those they’ve been tracking by all nation-state actors over the last three years.
Management
Postal Service Vows to Win Over Republicans Angry About Banking Pilot
Republican committee leaders say Louis DeJoy withheld information to keep the initiative secret.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Urge TSP to Include Diverse Managers in Mutual Fund Window
Group of Democratic lawmakers cites multiple studies that found that women- and minority-run asset managers were more likely to outperform financial markets.
Management
The Quiet and Quintessential Public Servant: Dwight Ink, 1922-2021
“Mr. Implementation” has passed away.
Management
Afghan Families Move From U.S. Military Bases to Neighborhoods
Nearly every state is expecting some of the Afghan evacuees.
Defense
Cancers Strike US Fighter Pilots, Crews at Higher Rates, Air Force Finds
Nearly 30% higher likelihood of testicular cancer and roughly 25% for skin and prostate cancer, according to the military’s most comprehensive study yet.
Nextgov
DIU’s First 5G Experiment Could Be a Game-Changer for First Responders
The Defense Innovation Unit is prototyping portable—and wearable—networking tools with the California National Guard so they can connect anywhere.
Workforce
The Future of Work Is Hybrid – Here’s An Expert’s Recommendations for Success
Even when the pandemic ends, the vast majority of U.S. companies are expected to let many employees continue to work at least part time from home.
Management
GovExec Daily: Lessons for the Next Pandemic
Katherine Barrett, Richard Greene and Dr. Donald F. Kettl join the podcast to discuss how government can learn from the COVID-19 crisis.
Employee Policy
CISA seeks 24-hr timeline on cyber reporting
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency aims for faster reporting times on critical, security-threatening events. Two separate Senate bills set different deadlines for federal contractors, critical infrastructure providers and other covered companies to report cyber incidents to the federal government.
Employee Policy
Perspective: Ways to improve fed recruiting
A government expert favors a wide range of changes and improvements to recruiting and retention in order to strengthen the future of the federal workforce.
Oversight
Trump Wants the National Archives to Keep His Papers Away from Investigators – Post-Watergate Laws and Executive Orders May not Let Him
Donald Trump’s lawsuit to stop the release to Congress of potentially embarrassing or incriminating documents puts the National Archives in the middle of an old legal conflict.
Workforce
Federal Employee Appeals Agency Warns of Chaos if Court Intervenes in Dispute Over Its Judges' Authority
MSPB says it, not the court, should decide if its judges are hired in compliance with the Constitution.
Pay & Benefits
House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Overhaul Federal Firefighter Pay, Benefits
Under a new bipartisan bill, federal wildland firefighters would make at least $20 per hour.
Workforce
Biden Team Wants to Know How Feds Feel About the Return to Office, Inclusion and More
Administration officials are seeking feedback in short “pulse” surveys that will go out roughly every two months.
Defense
Women in the Military Pay More to Keep Their Uniforms up to Date. Two Senators Aim to Change That.
The military does not provide allowances to replace some required pieces for women, such as dress pumps, hand bags and swimsuits, according to a recent government report.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Concerns About the Vaccine Mandate and Holiday Season Travel; CDC Endorses Booster Shots for Millions
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
A Quartet of Warnings Highlight Climate-Related Threats
Agencies vow to heed climate change in all strategy planning, but experts say that won’t be enough.
Management
The Missing Element in Revitalizing the Workforce: Performance
As long as day to day management of performance remains unchanged, it’s unrealistic to expect better results.
Employee Policy