Workforce
'Stay Vigilant:' Agencies Issue Warnings, Take New Steps to Combat Wave of Threats Against Feds
The Biden administration is looking to protect feds as anti-government rhetoric heats up.
Management
Why USPS Is Disproportionately Impacted by High Inflation
The Postal Service is expected to pay out $1.1 billion more in cost-of-living adjustments this year.
Workforce
Republican Senator Implores Americans Not to Apply for New IRS Jobs
New positions aimed at enforcing tax laws are immoral and will not last long anyway, lawmaker suggests.
Workforce
The Biden Administration Ends COVID-19 Testing Aimed at Unvaccinated Workers
Employees will soon face the same safety protocols regardless of vaccination status.
Workforce
FAA-Caused Flight Delays in New York Preview Potential 'Crisis' in Coming Years
The agency says it is addressing staffing shortages that have contributed to an unusually disruptive summer, but groups warn FAA is not sufficiently planning.
Workforce
Key Agencies Are Shedding the Exact Employees They Need to Spend New Infrastructure Dollars
Watchdogs caution agencies could face critical staffing shortages that could impact implementation of Biden's signature infrastructure law.
Workforce
House Sends Package that Includes an IRS Hiring Boost and USPS EV Funding to Biden
The measure aimed at lowering health care costs and fueling the fight against climate change received only Democratic support.
Workforce
White House Can't Just Retaliate Against and Discipline Its Employees Willy-Nilly, Panel Rules
Non-political appointees at the White House are now entitled to civil service protections.
Management
As Pressure Ramps Up Against USPS Reforms, DeJoy Asks Stakeholders to Fall in Line
The Postal Service is facing pushback on its plans to raise rates, shrink the workforce and consolidate mail processing.
Workforce
Republicans Are Pushing Back on the Biden Administration's Infrastructure-Fueled Hiring Spree
Agency officials should share more details on a new corps of clean energy workers, lawmakers say.
Workforce
Some Specifics Emerge on How the Senate-Backed Tax-and-Climate Bill Would Impact Agency Staffing Levels
One agency will grow less than some claim, while another would see an unexpected boost.
Workforce
Postal Employees Voice Major Concerns as USPS Begins Implementing Its Delivery Consolidation Plan
Postal management says the changes will save money and lead to better working conditions.
Management
Agencies Are Struggling to Hire and Spend Money Due to Incessant Stopgap Funding Bills
GAO issues a warning as Congress struggles to reach fiscal 2023 spending agreement.
Pay & Benefits
After a Long Delay, Congress Approves a Bill to Provide Care to More Vets, Grow VA Workforce and Establish New Facilities
The measure to spend nearly $6 billion on new workforce incentives, while authorizing 31 new facilities, now heads to President Biden for his signature.
Workforce
These Are the Agencies Federal Employees Are Leaving at the Highest Rates
After jumping during the pandemic, the government's overall attrition rate has stabilized.
Management
Senators Can't Agree on Agency Funding Levels, Even As Democrats Hold Back on Some Increases
Republicans deride Democratic priorities in fiscal 2023 bills with just two months until a shutdown.
Workforce
USPS Plans to Slash 50,000 Positions in Coming Years to Reach 'Break Even' Point
The plan envisions relying solely on attrition. Meanwhile, USPS is delivering election ballots at a much faster clip.
Management
IRS Hiring Surge, USPS Electric Vehicle Funding and Other Takeaways From the Democrats' New Agreement
Many agencies across government would see a funding surge under an agreement struck on Wednesday by Democratic senators.
Management
Medicinal Marijuana Research at Agencies Gets A Boost from Bipartisan Bill
The measure is likely to sail through the Senate and could give federal physicians more latitude in discussing medical cannabis with their patients.
Management