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Vaccine Mandates Aren’t the Only – or Easiest – Way for Employers to Compel Workers to Get Their Shots
Can companies legally require workers to get vaccinated? Employers have gotten so good at finding ways to get employees to comply with their policies that it may not matter.
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Launch Caucus to Simplify and Strengthen Federal Construction Procurement
“Our federal contractors need members of Congress to promote sensible reforms,” said the co-chairs.
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OPM Nominee Sails Through Confirmation Hearing, Pledging to Support Feds and Uphold Merit System
Kiran Ahuja outlined her vision for the federal workforce and the need for the Office of Personnel Management to transform to become a 21st century personnel policymaking agency.
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Biden's Postal Board Nominees Pledge Better Service and Workforce Investments
Their confirmation would give Democrat-aligned members a majority of the nine Senate-confirmed slots on the USPS board of governors, but the board would still be unlikely to fire Postmaster General DeJoy.
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How a National ‘Green Bank’ Could Help Advance Biden’s Climate Agenda
The concept has roots in other federal financing programs.
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With Hurricane Season Looming, FEMA Aims to Stave Off Burnout After 'Tiresome' Year
Some offices are at 10% capacity due to widespread deployments, leaving few employees behind to prepare for upcoming storms.
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Union Criticizes Civil Service Carveouts in Science Bills
Two bills aimed at revitalizing the National Science Foundation include major exceptions to federal hiring rules that AFGE officials say are reminiscent of former President Trump’s controversial and aborted Schedule F initiative.
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Faulty Planning and Coordination Hampered the Government's Early Pandemic Repatriation Efforts
"Serious" and "fundamental" challenges put feds, American public's health and safety at risk, GAO finds.
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Managing Pay When the Goal is Rebuilding the STEMM Workforce
This would be an ideal time to rethink the talent management policies for these essential occupations.
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COVID-19 Public Health Messages Have Been All Over the Place – but Researchers Know How to Do Better
During the pandemic, clear and reliable health communication can literally be a life-and-death issue. Researchers who focus on the science of science communication highlight strategies that work.
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New State Department Diversity Officer Met with Praise
Amb. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley will hold the newly created position.
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks Broader Input, More Specifics As Agencies Craft Performance Goals
Agencies should consult with more top leaders before issuing their performance plans, lawmakers say.
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Senator Seeks to Ban Nonexistent 'Meatless Monday' Policy at Agencies
USDA in 2012 briefly encouraged employees to eat vegetarian once a week on a voluntary basis, but its cafeterias never stopped offering meat, and they are currently closed due to the pandemic.
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The Pandemic Has Created an Opening to Improve Federal Labor-Management Relations
The broad success of telework offers an opportunity for unions and executives to come together to support a new work environment that benefits employees and management.
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GovExec Daily: The Pentagon's Domestic Extremism Review
Defense One's Ben Watson joins the podcast to discuss how the Pentagon is looking to eradicate the services of extremism.
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USPS Should Outsource More Post Offices and Request Subsidies, IG Says
Postal management said only it was "eager to consider" proposals to get the agency out of the red.
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One Month Has Passed Since the Deadline for an Emergency Workplace Safety Standard for COVID-19
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has taken on a comprehensive review of the process.
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Agencies Could Play a Critical Role in Modernizing Transportation, Cutting Carbon Emissions
President Biden’s mandate for “lean and zero-emissions vehicles” in government fleets creates an important opportunity.
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Agencies Heed Recommendation to Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Federal officials stress the blood clots are rare, but need review.
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