Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Watchdog Reviews Reentry Planning and Hiring During COVID-19
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
An Infectious Disease Expert Explains New Federal Rules on ‘Mix-and-Match’ Vaccine Booster Shots
As boosters are authorized for all three COVID-19 shots available in the U.S., the ability to swap out vaccine types looks to be a boon to the immune system.
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.
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.
Oversight
The Federal Government Gave Billions to America’s Schools for COVID-19 Relief. Where Did the Money Go?
The Education Department’s limited tracking of $190 billion in pandemic support funds sent to schools has left officials in the dark about how effective the aid has been in helping students.
Management
Most Americans Resumed Risky Activities before COVID Vaccines Came Out
Americans started getting back to regular activities like travel and eating indoors before COVID-19 vaccines became available, according to a new study.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Detecting Waste and Abuse Through Data and Determination
Bill Lucia speaks to Pittsburgh official Marty LaMar about COVID-19 funding oversight and technology.
Management
VA Begins Disciplining Employees as Thousands Have Yet to Prove They’re Vaccinated
Only 70% of VA's health care workforce has uploaded proof of their COVID-19 inoculation.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Report Finds Improvements on Agencies’ COVID-19 Webpages; Smithsonian Animals Get Vaccinated
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Meet the Federal Employees Who Will Refuse the COVID-19 Vaccine
"There is no way I'm getting that shot:" some employees will leave their jobs if they cannot get around Biden's vaccine mandate.
Defense
We ‘Blew It’ On Battling COVID Disinfo, Say Army's Pandemic Response Leaders
The U.S. Army scrutinized its response to the pandemic, and found fault with its strategic communications efforts.
Defense
‘You Are Hereby Reprimanded!’ Airman Told to Begin Separation Due to Vaccine Refusal
Airmen, sailors who refuse vaccine are looking at career-ending consequences. Will the church step in?
Defense
Pentagon Orders Texas Contractors to Mandate Vaccines for Employees, Despite Governor’s Ban
The Defense Department says the federal contractor vaccine order supersedes state laws.
Oversight
Lawmaker Requests IG Probe Into Trump COVID-19 Food Program
A report from Democratic congressional staff found “serious red flags” with some of the contractors involved in the program.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Vaccine Rule Submitted to White House; 60% of TSA's Workforce Is Vaccinated
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Breaking News
Defense
Catholic Troops Can Refuse COVID Vaccine, Archbishop Declares
“No one should be forced to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if it would violate the sanctity of his or her conscience,” Broglio wrote.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Possible Challenges to OSHA Vaccine Enforcement; FDA to Review Application for COVID Pill
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
One Army Command’s Plan for the ‘Future of Work’
“We want to provide the flexibility to our workforce to work where and when they're most productive,” says John Willison, a senior executive at the Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command.
Workforce
COVID-19 Vaccination Deadline Arrives for 380K VA Employees. 45K Still Haven’t Said They’ve Gotten Shots.
The department is giving those employees 10 more days to prove they have been vaccinated or seek an exception before discipline begins.
Workforce