Workforce

Extolling Productivity During Pandemic, Agencies Say They’ll Make Some Telework Permanent

More remote work can lead to cost savings and a broader applicant pool, officials say.

Pay & Benefits

Panel Deals Major Blow to Trump's Signature Civil Service Reform, Calls for Rehiring of Fired Workers

Labor authority says administration violated a contract in implementing a 2017 law.

Management

How Biden's Team Seeks to Mitigate the Impact of a Delayed Transition

As the Trump administration refuses to initiate statutorily required steps, Biden will tap into vast government experience.

Management

Federal Manager, Contractor Dead Following Explosion at VA Facility

Another contractor is missing, and three individuals are injured.

Management

Postmaster General Previews New Reforms as USPS Announces $9B Loss for 2020

As previously promised, DeJoy signals significant changes are coming for the Postal Service.

Workforce

Coronavirus Cases Are Spiking at Federal Agencies

More than 100,000 federal personnel have now tested positive for COVID-19, with some agencies experiencing acute upticks.

Workforce

Biden's Transition Has Focused on Civil Service Issues as Familiar Faces Spearhead Efforts

Transition working groups on government management topics identify top priorities as Biden seeks to have quick impact.

Management

Biden Transition Team Promises Diversity and Expertise in Federal Leadership

President-elect lays out his first priorities, including some changes to federal agency operations.

Management

Biden Victory Promises End to Tumultuous Four Years for Government Under Trump

The former vice president has said he will lean on and empower the federal workforce.

Management

What the Results in Key Congressional Races Mean for Federal Employees

A look at the 117th Congress and the results of the races that will most impact federal workers.

Management

Here's What Really Happened With Mail Ballots and USPS on Election Day

Postal Service says ballots were delivered on time, though Postmaster General DeJoy faces court censure.

Management

USPS Blames Pandemic for Pockets of Slowed Ballot Processing as Employee Coronavirus Cases Spike

Postal Service says widespread delays for mail in general are attributable to emphasis on ballots.

Management

10 Competitive Races for Federal Employees to Watch

Senate control hangs in the balance as several races of key importance to feds are among the tightest in the country.

Oversight

Trump's Diversity Training Restrictions Draw Lawsuit, As IGs Investigate Compliance

Groups liken Trump's order to McCarthyism and "authoritarian thought-and-speech control."

Workforce

Federal Employees Meet to Discuss How They Can Push Back if Trump Refuses to Leave Office

Sick outs and foot dragging highlight tactics employees could consider if Trump blocks a peaceful transition after losing the election.

Management

USPS Is Again Notifying Employees That DeJoy's Reforms Are Null and Void

Court issues new mandate amid renewed spikes in mail delays.

Workforce

Federal Employees Donate $1.8M in Presidential Race, Mostly to Biden

Those contributing to Trump’s campaign overwhelmingly came from the Defense and Homeland Security departments.

Management

Despite Struggling With Widespread Mail Delays, USPS Is Processing More Ballots On Time

The Postal Service is processing election mail faster than mail writ large.

Workforce

DHS Union Asks for Removal of 'Illegal Gag Order' Asking Employees to Report on Colleagues

Department said that asking staff to inform on coworkers is necessary to protect national security and federal personnel.