Management
GovExec Daily: The State of the Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the state of play and the injunction.
Workforce
Science Foundation Director Faces Employee Backlash Over Reentry Announcement
Union officials say the NSF director appears to be slow-walking implementation of a hybrid work environment, including remote work and telework, following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workforce
How the Biden Administration Got Nearly the Entire Federal Workforce Vaccinated
An inside look at the White House's approach to implementing Biden's mandate.
Oversight
Republicans Press IRS for Information on Upcoming Tax Season
Their questions are on operational and workforce issues.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: OMB Guidance on Suspension of Contractor Vaccine Mandate; Booster News
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Can Pandemic Worry Hamper Your Cognitive Abilities?
New research finds that worries about the COVID-19 pandemic may affect your cognitive abilities and skew your perception of risk.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: When Will Unvaccinated Feds Face Discipline?
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss the Biden administration moving the deadline.
Management
Biden ‘Will Veto’ Measure to Block OSHA Vaccine Rule
The Senate voted on Wednesday night to pass the resolution.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: What's Next For the Legality of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Federal employment attorney John P. Mahoney joins the podcast to discuss next steps for those in – and out of – compliance with the rules.
Management
Judge Suspends Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Nationwide
This follows a preliminary injunction for three states last week.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: More Republican Opposition to Vaccine Rules; HHS Touts High Employee Vaccination Rates
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Reminds Agencies to Provide Feds Leave for COVID-19 Boosters
Agencies should also grant leave to federal workers who need time off to take family members to get a booster of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Management
What Does the Partial Blocking of the Contractor Vaccine Mandate Mean?
Overall, this has been a “very, very complicated area,” said one contracting expert.
Workforce
Is It Time to Change the Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’?
Experts weigh in as the federal government urges everyone to get boosted amid concerns over omicron, a new COVID variant.
Workforce
Can Windy Days Shield You from COVID-19?
Low wind speeds and stale air are associated with as much as 45% higher incidence of contracting COVID-19 when people socialize outside, researchers say.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Teamwork During Remote Work
Management expert Melodie Carlson joins the podcast to discuss how to manage a team during telework.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Manchin Backs Measure to Undo OSHA Vaccine Rule
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
House Passes Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill, Which Now Faces Uncertain Future
Some senators are threatening to disrupt the process over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Management
Biden Announces Tripling of Federal Deployments to Fight COVID-19 Surge
Agencies will send teams around the country ahead of winter and Omicron variant waves.
Management