Workforce
These Federal Agencies Have Seen the Most COVID-19 Deaths
Nearly 130 federal workers have died from the coronavirus pandemic.
Oversight
Senators Make Bipartisan Push to Expedite Hiring for Workers to Oversee Pandemic Response
Measure would ensure special investigator has proper resources in light of Trump's recent IG firing spree, senator says.
Workforce
USPS Tests New Ways to Protect Employees From Coronavirus
Agency is seeking to ensure safety as many of the 17,000 workers it has quarantined return for duty.
Management
Don't Expect a Single Return-to-the-Office Day for Feds, White House Says
Recalling employees back to offices will vary across agencies and regions based on mission needs, official says.
Workforce
Federal Inspectors Decry Lack of Transparency on Meat Plant Coronavirus Outbreaks
The agency has also stopped taking questions from employees, inspectors say.
Workforce
‘I Was Met With Indifference’: Whistleblower Testifies on HHS Leaders' Response to His Early Coronavirus Concerns
Former vaccine agency director removed from position after speaking out implores Trump administration to let federal scientists "speak truthfully without fear of retribution."
Management
USPS Board Again Loses Its Quorum Amid Further Leadership Turmoil
Turnover in the top ranks comes as House Democrats renew push to give cash-strapped Postal Service financial relief.
Management
Federal Officials Detail Steps Agencies Must Still Take to Help States Reopen
Dr. Anthony Fauci and others caution that reopening too soon would lead to more uncontrollable outbreaks.
Management
HHS Has Yet to Use Four-Year-Old Authorities to Hire 2,000 Biomedical Researchers
The researchers could have helped CDC, FDA and NIH in coronavirus fight, watchdog says.
Workforce
More Agencies Begin Delivering Masks, PPE to Employees
Deliveries mark a shift at agencies that initially banned masks or told employees they were on their own for protective equipment.
Management
USPS Sees Revenue Increase in Second Quarter, Warns Worst Is Yet to Come
Census mailing and package increases helped the Postal Service, but the agency says the bottom will soon fall out.
Management
New Postmaster General Met With Tepid Response From Mailers, Employees
Outsider appointment comes just days after postal board’s most experienced member resigned in protest.
Management
House Democrats Look to Limit Who Can Temporarily Lead Federal Agencies
Democratic leaders say Trump has harmed coronavirus response by exploiting vacancy law loopholes.
Management
FEMA Is Deploying Employees Ill-Prepared for Disaster Response, Report Finds
The agency is also dealing with severe shortfalls in its on-call and reservist workforce.
Workforce
As TSA's Screeners Work Significantly Reduced Schedules, Agency's N95 Stockpile Goes Unused
Agency is planning for reduced demand on its workforce for 18 months into the future.
Management
FEMA to Begin Distributing PPE to Federal Employees This Week
FEMA and HHS will coordinate deliveries.
Management
Americans Support Postal Service Bailout, Polls Show
Trump has said he would oppose any effort to provide financial assistance to the cash-strapped agency.
Workforce
Federal Inspectors Are Fearful, Angry About Trump's Order to Reopen Outbreak-Stricken Meat Plants
USDA is still not providing masks and is doing "absolutely nothing" to protect workers, inspectors say.
Workforce
More Than 10,000 Federal Employees Have Contracted COVID-19
The number of positive cases in the federal workforce has more than quadrupled since early April.
Workforce