Pay & Benefits
What Feds Need to Know About Getting the Most Out of the TSP
Abraham Grungold joins the podcast to discuss his decades of experience with the Thrift Savings Plan.
Management
ATF Director Reminds Staff To Follow the Rules When Recruiting Family and Friends
The Justice Department watchdog raised concerns last December about avoiding ethical issues when hiring special agents.
Defense
The Pentagon Is Increasingly Relying on Billionaires’ Rockets. And It’s OK with That.
Space Force leaders say carefully written contracts can prevent things like SpaceX’s about-face on Ukrainian satcomms.
Management
A New Report Highlights Procurement Innovation Hubs That May Help Achieve White House Equity Goals
The Partnership for Public Service report identified specific case studies across the federal procurement community that modeled collaboration and could advance White House policies on equity, sustainability and modernization.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Vaccines for the Uninsured; Additional Shots for Certain Groups
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Tech
House Lawmakers Coalesce Around Bipartisan Fixes to VA’s Electronic Health Records System
The top Democrat and Republican on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee have started bipartisan negotiations to address the Veterans Affairs Department’s troubled rollout of its new electronic health record system.
Workforce
For Better Virtual Meetings, Take Turns
Most people work just as efficiently in virtual meetings. But something is missing that could make them better: Taking turns.
Management
Agencies Would Suffer 'Egregious Harm' Under GOP Debt Ceiling Proposal, Federal Employee Union Says
House Republicans’ plan to raise the debt ceiling in conjunction with a 20% cut in discretionary spending would hurt public services, AFGE says.
Pay & Benefits
Getting Credit for Your Work
Carefully documenting previous military or civilian service can lead to an earlier retirement and a bigger benefit.
Management
Management of the Federal Prisons System Is Added to GAO’s High-Risk List
The federal government made improvements in other areas including veterans health care and the Postal Service’s financial viability.
Defense
Tighten Access to Classified Info, Air Force Secretary Says
As the Pentagon responds to a classified document leak, officials should focus on enforcing “need to know,” according to Frank Kendall.
Tech
Pentagon UFO Chief: ‘No Credible Evidence’ of Aliens, Yet
Sean Kirkpatrick, who heads the Defense Department’s All-Domain Anomaly Office, briefed the Senate Wednesday.
Oversight
The CDC Lacks a Rural Focus. Researchers Hope a Newly Funded Office Will Help.
Advocates for improving rural health pushed for the CDC to extend its rural health focus by creating an Office of Rural Health. They hope the agency will commit to rural health research and provide analyses that lead to good public health policies for rural communities.
Management
Biden’s Dilemma, Part 9: Parents Don’t Want Their Children To Pursue Government Careers
The latest in a series of infographics on Americans’ views of government reform heading into the 2024 election.
Management
Does The Government Care About Customer Experience? The Answer May Surprise You.
If done right, a customer experience strategy could help rebuild trust in the federal government.
Oversight
Login.gov Has a Long Road Ahead of It
FCW's Natalie Alms joins the podcast to discuss the government's SSO option.
Management
Senate Republicans Fail in Bid to Block VA From Providing Abortions
Lawmakers called the rule allowing limited access to the procedure illegal and damaging to workforce morale.
Management
Afghanistan Watchdog to Congress: We Need Help Getting Agencies to Cooperate With Us
White House and agency officials argue that the administration has been responsive to the inspector general.
Workforce
OPM Will End Agencies’ Maximum Telework Status Next Month
The move follows White House guidance last week instructing federal agencies to reduce the use of workplace flexibilities following the end of the COVID-19 national emergency.
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