Insights
Evolving Perceptions About Diversity and Inclusion
Despite recent diversity initiatives, federal government agencies still struggle with diversity and inclusion in the workforce according to new GBC study. The survey results indicate there may be opportunity to provide resources that better address diversity and inclusion challenges.
Employee Policy
Justice Dept. announces new DEA acting administrator
The Justice Department announced the appointment a new acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Employee Policy
Secret Service supervisor involved in White House incident to retire
The No. 2 man on President Obama’s Secret Service detail has decided to retire in the wake of an investigation of his behavior March 4 during a possible White House bomb threat.
Employee Policy
Former NRC employee charged with attempted cybercrime
The Justice Department announced the unsealing of an indictment charging a former employee of the Energy Department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission in connection with an attempted “spear-phishing” attack targeting dozens of DOE employee email accounts in January.
Tech
Social Security’s Acting Chief Pushes Long-Term Vision
“We recognize that changes will be necessary,” Carolyn Colvin says.
Defense One
Obama Nominates Former Afghanistan War Deputy To Lead Army
Gen. Mark Milley would inherit an Army still transitioning from big budget wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to a much more complex mix of military threats — and needs — around the globe.
Pay & Benefits
Doubling of Paid Maternity Leave, Overtime Pay Fix, Hiring Preference for Gold Star Fathers and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Sen. Bob Corker Is 'Shocked' by How Little Data the NSA Is Collecting
The NSA bulk-data program is so scaled down, it might not even be effective, the Senate Foreign Relations chairman claims.
Oversight
Debunking the Myth That Only Drivers Pay for Roads
Landing on the moon was still a wild dream the last time gas taxes paid nearly the full cost of our roads.
Management
VA Officials Say They're Trying to Fire People, But It's Still Really Hard
Department already wants to reform 2014 reforms.
Management
Leaders Are Willing to Get Uncomfortable
You must ask yourself the hard questions first, before you can build a successful team.
Pay & Benefits
Navy Looks to Make Changes to Cold-War Personnel System
Armed with an innovative plan for promotions, Secretary Ray Mabus wants to sink industrial-age HR policies and rig his fleet for the 21st century.
Defense One
Obama Nominates Nuclear Chief To Head Navy
Adm. John Richardson, a submariner, would become the first head of the Navy’s nuclear-propulsion shop to rise to chief of naval operations.
Pay & Benefits
Panel Discusses Bill Rescinding VA Employee Bonuses
Senate hearing weighs pros and cons of clawing back bonuses of employees involved in patient wait list debacle.
Nextgov
Could Google IDs Help Emergency Crews Reach Disaster Areas Faster?
Universal credentials are the future of online security, DHS says.
Oversight
House Democrats: Train Crash Serves as Reminder of Amtrak's Financial Problems
Lawmakers made a push for more federal funding for the rail system on Wednesday during a House committee hearing on transportation budgets.
Management
Pope Francis Calls the Global Arms Business “the Industry of Death”
Military contractors dominate the $400 billion arms industry.
Defense
Officials Investigate Cause of Deadly Train Accident Outside Philadelphia
A New York-bound Northeast Regional train derailed Tuesday night, killing at least six and injuring more than 50.
Management