Defense
Raytheon Giving Employees Bonuses for Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
The company is not requiring employees to get the shots, but some facilities could be off-limits to the unvaccinated.
Management
USPS Has Nearly Exhausted the $10B Congress Awarded It for COVID-19 Relief
The Postal Service's financial outlook has improved significantly, though its leadership is far from celebrating.
Management
Watchdog: OMB Should Collect and Share Lessons Learned on COVID Grants Flexibilities
OMB “generally agreed” this is a necessary action.
Workforce
With Help From Other Agencies, Homeland Security Ramps Up Employee Vaccinations
Department still has a long way to go to meet its vaccination goals.
Management
Smithsonian Employee Union Raises Concerns About Safety During Reopenings
The Smithsonian doesn’t have a date yet for when its locations will open to the public, but officials said they’ll have procedures in place to protect staff as well as visitors.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Federal Government Unlikely to Mandate Vaccine Passports; Army Begins Vaccine Trial in Humans
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Health Officials Split on Rapid COVID Tests as Admission Tickets
Skeptics point out rapid tests aren’t totally reliable.
Workforce
What’s Safe to Do after You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Just because you've gotten a COVID-19 vaccine doesn't mean you can return to your pre-pandemic lifestyle—at least not yet. An expert brings you up to speed.
Oversight
Nearly 90% of Pentagon Employees Said Telework Hasn't Hurt Productivity
A report from the Defense Department’s inspector general found that early IT issues following the shift to maximum telework stemmed from component agencies failing to perform required test runs.
Management
GovExec Daily: How to Budget for the Next Pandemic
Former OMB official Doug Criscitello joins the podcast to discuss how government can prepare for catastrophe.
Workforce
IRS Employees on Paid Leave During Pandemic Has Dropped by 87% From Peak of 35,000
More than 3,400 IRS employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Workforce
HHS to Open Mass Vaccination Site for Federal Critical Infrastructure Workers
The site will be in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Eligibility will be based on job duties.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: VA to Provide Vaccines to NARA staff; Watchdog Flags Major Safety Violations at ICE Facility
Today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Former Top Trump Official Recounts Early Days of the Pandemic
Joe Grogan was Domestic Policy Council director and a White House COVID task force member.
Pay & Benefits
The Pay Implications of Temporary Border Details, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Infrastructure Plan Addresses Future Pandemics; Non-Tax Filers to Receive Stimulus Payment by April 7
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Budgeting for the Next Pandemic
The current crisis has already cost more than $5 trillion in direct spending; we must develop a better strategy for future pandemics.
Management
This Time, Lawmakers Want Control Over COVID-19 Aid
The states and Washington, D.C., are set to receive $195 billion in federal money.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: A Safe Return to Offices for Employers and Employees
Cozen O’Connor’s David Barron joins the podcast to discuss the potential risks for post-pandemic workplaces.
Management