Management
NASA Ranks as the Best Place to Work in Government for Ninth Year
The federal government still has “a lot of work to do to improve its competitiveness with the private sector as an employer of choice,” head of the nonprofit that released the rankings says.
Employee Policy
Federal job satisfaction still lags
The annual Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Survey, an analysis by the Partnership for Public Service of OPM survey research, shows federal employee engagement, as in previous years, remains lower than in private sector employees.
Nextgov
Experts Assess the Unexplained in Government’s Recent UFO Report
Officials briefed Nextgov on notable inclusions—and what might come next.
Workforce
Panel Reaffirms Blow to Trump's Signature Civil Service Reform, Again Calling for Rehiring of Fired Workers
Labor authority dismisses VA's attempt for further consideration of the case.
Workforce
Biden Signs Sweeping Order to Improve Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Across Federal Workforce
All agencies will be required to submit a plan to improve their diversity initiatives, while OPM will be tasked with ensuring its various benefits programs are responsive to LGBTQ+ employees’ needs.
Route Fifty
Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, Supported by State and Local Governments, Back on Track
President’s Biden walked back comments that he would not sign an infrastructure bill without a second Democrat-backed proposal. That irked Republicans who threatened to derail the agreement.
Management
After Nearly 60 Years, National Intelligence University Moves to ODNI
“We're one stop on that journey for developing that future officer, that future leader,” said the university president.
Management
Why America Must Lead—and Fund—the Ocean Data Revolution
We have an opportunity to empower natural resource managers, federal agencies and local communities to make informed decisions with the best available science.
Nextgov
White House, NIH Directors Weigh in on Proposed Health and Human Services Research Arm
The proposed $6.5 billion Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health will need a very specific work culture and an inspiring first leader to be successful, key officials said.
Defense
Afghanistan is ‘Not a Winnable War,’ White House Says as Taliban Storms Country
President Ghani leaves Washington empty handed, as Biden rejects Republican calls to reverse U.S. troop withdrawal.
Oversight
The U.S. Is Closing a Loophole That Lured Mexicans Over the Border to Donate Blood Plasma for Cash
Selling blood plasma in the U.S. could net Mexican residents hundreds of dollars a month — if they donated often enough. But some were putting their health at risk to do so.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: What's Next in the Battle for Civil Service
Dr. Donald F. Kettl joins the podcast to discuss the future of public service.
Retirement
GAO: Climate change weighs on TSP
Climate change threatens TSP investment returns and yet the board that governs the massive fund has been slow to adapt, GAO finds.
Route Fifty
Police Recruitment is Down. How One State is Partnering to Boost the Ranks
Ohio’s Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment is launching a pilot program at two universities that guarantees criminal justice graduates jobs in local law enforcement.
Management
Appeals Court Overrules FLRA on Telework Negotiability
A federal circuit court judge said a Federal Labor Relations Authority ruling improperly ignored provisions preserving management rights to deny telework requests.
Management
As Justice Dept Moves to Equip Its Officers with Body Cameras, IG Warns It's 'Unprepared'
Auditors expect implementation challenges with body cameras for federal officers due to inexperience.
Nextgov
Bill Would Create Cyber Workforce Training Programs at CISA and VA
The two programs would look to increase the pool of cybersecurity experts for the public and private sectors, but with a focus on preparing trainees for federal jobs.
Nextgov
Legislation Would Keep Inspectors General Active During Government Shutdowns
The bipartisan bill would amend the Inspectors General Act of 1978.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: OMB Looks at Post-Pandemic Work; FDA Greenlights Another COVID-19 Drug Treatment
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management