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Workforce
Awards program spotlights the federal government’s ‘unsung heroes’ at a critical time for public service
The Arthur S. Flemming awards, co-coordinated by the George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration, is celebrating its 75th year honoring exceptional federal employees.
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Oversight
Senior White House official violated the Hatch Act, OSC says
A filing with the Merit Systems Protection Board alleges that Biden’s domestic policy advisor shared fundraising messages for Democratic political candidates on social media.
Management
An agency-by-agency look at Trump's plan to overhaul government
The president-elect's vision will lead to sweeping changes at federal agencies and the employees who work in them.
News
Presidential election too close to call after Election Day
The presidential candidates have campaigned on polar opposite plans for federal employees.
Management
If Republicans sweep on Election Day, they could easily repeal these Biden policies
The Congressional Review Act enables Congress to revoke recently-issued regulations, but which Biden administration rules they will be able to unwind depends on a still undetermined date.
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Management
10 congressional races for federal employees to watch
Many of the competitive House and Senate races involve lawmakers who oversee federal agency funding.
Management
Trump and Musk want to create a government efficiency commission. It’s not a new idea
Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton both spearheaded initiatives to reduce government waste and inefficiency, although they went about it in vastly different ways.
Workforce
AI can improve how federal employees do their jobs, but training and resources need to be a priority
The IRS chief human capital officer said that training can no longer be viewed as an expendable expense.
Workforce
Newly formed union accuses NIH of slow-walking bargaining negotiations
NIH Fellows United and agency management are still trying to reach a tentative agreement on pay, discipline and anti-harassment protections before potentially voting on a contract.
Workforce
The federal government is striving to be a model for employing people with disabilities, but retention is a problem
EEOC found that in fiscal 2018 people with disabilities were 27% more likely to leave federal employment than people without disabilities.
Workforce
Feds’ employee experience and engagement continued to climb in 2024, FEVS data finds
Federal employees’ view of their agency leaders, supervisors and work experience sustained their rebound from 2022, according to OPM’s annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
Tech
Partnership for Public Service plans AI training center for federal employees in 2025
The nonprofit’s proposed Center for Federal AI will provide federal employees with AI-centered education, career development and best practices-backed resources.
Workforce
Bill aims to support federal prison officers with new mental health grant programs
The legislation calls for new funding to provide mental health screenings to federal corrections officers and contractors, enabling possible referrals to health care providers.
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Oversight
VA whistleblowers honored for uncovering mismanagement of veterans’ personal information
Despite receiving OSC’s Public Servant award, the whistleblowers disagreed with investigators’ conclusions that they could not substantiate all of their accusations regarding the department’s alleged inappropriate use of personally identifiable information.
Workforce
Young people don’t trust the federal government, but will work for it
The Partnership for Public Service suggested that federal agencies could consider partnering with social media influencers to build trust with young people.
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Management
Officials describe rosy future for problem-plagued background check system overhaul
One interagency official said a long-awaited implementation strategy for the National Background Investigation Services system would be released this week.
Management
EEOC touts more than two decades of data-based agency anti-discrimination policy
Management Directive 715, which debuted in 2003, has improved EEO data collection in the federal workforce, providing better insights.
Management
Trump’s refusal, so far, of transition assistance creates a ‘real risk’ for government continuity
The Harris campaign has reached agreements with GSA and the White House on presidential transition preparations.
Oversight
DHS IG committed ‘substantial misconduct,’ governmental watchdog finds
Whether Joseph Cuffari is removed or not is up to President Biden.
Oversight
OSC praises case resolutions involving alleged retaliation against federal employees
The findings come as the Merit Systems Protection Board makes a change to how it handles OSC petitions.
