Workforce
Narcissism Affects whether People Follow COVID Mitigation Efforts
New research investigates how narcissism makes people more or less likely to follow COVID mitigation strategies like masking up or getting vaxxed.
Defense
What You Need to Know about the Defense Production Act – the 1950s Law Biden Invoked to Try to End the Baby Formula Shortage
Biden said the Defense Production Act would help end the shortage by directing suppliers of baby formula to prioritize delivery to formula manufacturers.
Management
USPS Plans to Close More Facilities and Repurpose Those That Remain
As Louis DeJoy seeks to implement his vision, new confirmed board members could tip the scales for USPS governance.
Defense
Alabama’s Tuberville Calls on ‘Sore Loser’ Coloradoans to Give Up Space Command HQ
Colorado politicians, however, are not giving up.
Sponsor Content
Collaboration Worldwide: The U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Network
The Foreign Affairs Network (FAN), partnered with Google Workspace to provide collaboration tools to support the mission of the U.S. Department of State.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: More Free COVID Tests; HHS Secretary Tests Positive
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
The New Air Force Ones Are Late, So the Old Planes Need More Cash, Official Says
The Air Force acquisition chief cites a 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
Tech
How Better Ventilation Can Help ‘COVID-Proof’ Your Home
Is someone at home sick with COVID-19? One simple but effective strategy for keeping the virus from spreading is to make your indoor air as much like the outdoors as possible.
Sponsor Content
Reimagining the Future of Security
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) provides federal agencies with the tools they need to prevent and respond to potential threats.
Pay & Benefits
Employee Group Calls for Federal Abortion Leave After Roe v. Wade is Overturned
The Department of Justice Gender Equity Network asked the administration to authorize paid leave in cases where federal employees need to travel across state lines to receive abortion services.
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Workforce
OPM Issues Guidance on Implementing a Trump-era Hiring Policy
The U.S. Digital Service has also been embedding in agencies to help build internal competency-based hiring abilities in federal agencies.
Nextgov
DOJ Issues Guidance for Enforcing Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Nearly a decade after the death of open-access advocate Aaron Schwartz, his legacy is still playing out in cybersecurity policy.
Tech
Federal CIO: The Tech is 'The Easy Part' of Improving Customer Service
Blockers to implementing service improvements frequently center around policy and process requirements, top tech officials said at the Code for America Summit on Tuesday.
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Management
The House Backs a Bid to Launch New Federal Offices Focused on Domestic Terrorism and Rooting Out Extremism in Government
The measure's future beyond the House is unclear as Republicans decry bureaucracy and federal overreach.
Pay & Benefits
A Few Feds Might Be Eligible for a Bigger Tax Refund from Trump’s Social Security Tax Deferral
The IRS sent out a notice that some might need to file an amended return, but most federal employees don’t need to worry about it.
Management
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Resumes Operations
It’s been three months since Russia started the war in Ukraine.
Nextgov
DHS Disinformation Board ‘Paused’ After Criticism, Chief Resigns
The official tapped to lead the board resigned Wednesday.
Defense
Pentagon May Give Sweden and Finland More Security Aid
Russia has issued vague threats over the countries' applications to join the alliance.
Management
It’s Impossible to Determine Your Personal COVID-19 Risks and Frustrating to Try – but You Can Still Take Action
People want a simple answer. Is this action safe? But despite Anthony Fauci bouncing responsibility for COVID-19 risk assessment to individuals, your risk can’t be boiled down to one probability.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Lessons Learned from the Homeland Security Vaccine Rollout
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss how DHS got its workforce vaccinated.
Oversight
DHS IG Says He Did Not Mishandle the Agency’s Reports on Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence
The Project On Government Oversight – the outside oversight group that brought these claims – pushed back on Joseph Cuffari’s letter to lawmakers.
Management
Biden Says Agencies Will Be Ready for Hurricane Season. But a Watchdog Is Warning of Shortfalls
Federal responders will have what they need, president says. GAO says the government should do more to help local communities prepare.
Tech
The Pentagon Is Closing in on 'Ethical' AI Implementation
The Defense Department released guidance for using AI responsibly last year.
Nextgov