Defense
Lockheed Says It’s Hired 8,300 Since Coronavirus Hit
The company also says it sent $1.1 billion in accelerated payments to keep suppliers afloat amid COVID-19.
Employee Policy
Trump signs order updating federal hiring practices
Federal agencies must update federal job qualification standards and candidate assessments with merit-based reforms that aim to broaden the civil service and build a more demand-driven labor force.
Employee Policy
Trump nominates controversial Land Management official for permanent director
William Perry Pendley oversaw the bureau’s move from Washington, D.C., to Grand Junction, Colo.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Change as Leadership Constant
Grant Thornton's Nina Kern joins the podcast to discuss why leadership can adapt to a constantly changing world.
Route Fifty
Mississippi Lawmakers Vote to Remove Confederate Symbol from State Flag
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | House approves Democrat-backed police overhaul bill ... Nevada eviction moratorium to lift in September ... Boston mayor creates "equity and inclusion" cabinet.
Workforce
How To Work From Home Without Hurting Your Back
"Anyone who is facing discomfort is at risk for developing a longer-term injury." Here are tips for injury-free working from home.
Oversight
Analysis: Should the President Pick the Attorney General?
Attorneys general who serve at the pleasure of the president are more likely to act in pursuit of a particular political agenda, rather than solely in accordance with the rule of law.
Route Fifty
How Did Americans Spend Their Stimulus Payments? New Data Offers Clues.
Findings from a new Census Bureau survey show how people at different income levels have used the money in different ways.
Insights
Artificial Intelligence for Homeland Security
In this research brief, Government Business Council (GBC) presents the top focal points, challenges, investment areas, and AI use cases in development at the Department of Homeland Security.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Federal Use of Facial Recognition Tech
If passed, federal agencies would not be able to run, fund, purchase or otherwise use data from facial biometric systems without congressional authorization.
Management
Federal Contract Spending Reaches Its Highest Level Ever in Fiscal 2019, Marking 4 Straight Years of Growth
Spending is expected to increase even more for fiscal 2020, exceeding $600 billion even before coronavirus stimulus funding is included.
Management
After COVID Delay, OPM Prepares for 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
This year’s iteration of the annual survey of federal workers’ engagement and morale will begin on July 13 and include questions about agencies’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Oversight
A Company Run by a White House 'Volunteer' With No Experience in Medical Supplies Got $2.4 Million From the Feds for Medical Supplies
A $2.4 million deal to supply the Bureau of Prisons with surgical gowns was the second multimillion dollar contract for coronavirus supplies that went to somebody who did work for the White House but had little relevant experience.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Union and EPA Dispute Conditions for Returning to the Office; Ousted Vaccine Director Amends Whistleblower Complaint
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Signs Executive Order to Overhaul the Federal Hiring Process
Order seeks to place less emphasis on applicants with college degrees.
Defense
Trump Says Wisconsin Shipyard’s ‘Location’ Swayed Navy’s Frigate Award
The president also claims he’s made the service’s ships more beautiful.
Defense
DHS Predicted A Summer of Violence, Radicalization and Conspiracies
In an April 7 internal memo, Homeland Security officials warned that the pandemic's “extended isolation” could spark trouble.
Employee Policy
Union pushes back on EPA reopening plans
The Environmental Protection Agency is pushing ahead with plans to reopen its Washington, D.C., headquarters office despite broad opposition from its biggest union.
Workforce
What America Asks of Working Parents Is Impossible
More and more, the goals of being a dedicated employee and being a dedicated parent seem to be in conflict.
Employee Policy