Management
Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Breakthrough on Full-Year Omnibus Spending Bill
Several hurdles still remain before the deal is done, including actually writing the funding measures.
Management
Biden’s Management Agenda Turns One
Biden administration officials spoke on Tuesday about the progress made on the federal workforce, customer service and the business of government.
Management
Recent Hiring Reforms Are Already Working, Federal HR Leaders Say
At the annual public meeting of the Chief Human Capital Officers Council, officials said innovations like shared certifications and skills-based hiring are paying dividends.
Workforce
VA Hopes Its Staffing Progress Will Help With the Looming COVID Wave
Officials are still looking for new tools to staff up, including by removing a $400,000 annual pay cap for some employees.
Oversight
Biden’s Judicial Nominations Have Set Records for Diversity, but Dozens Remain Unconfirmed
The president has prioritized nominating people from underrepresented backgrounds in terms of race, gender and professional experience, but advocates say there’s still ‘a long way to go.’
Nextgov
Historic Fusion Ignition Promises Innovation in Clean Energy, National Security
The breakthrough fusion experiment conducted last week at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory stands to change the U.S.’ national security posture and sustainable energy development.
Tech
Lawmakers Intro Bill to Ban TikTok in U.S.
TikTok poses a national security threat, according to lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Intro Bill to Ban TikTok in U.S.
TikTok poses a national security threat, according to lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.
Tech
Improved Data Sharing Between SSA and USDA Could Streamline Benefits Delivery
Online application pilots are on the horizon with a new data-sharing update between the Social Security Administration and Agriculture Department.
Management
Shorter Days Affect the Mood of Millions of Americans – a Nutritional Neuroscientist Offers Tips on How to Avoid the Winter Blues
Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.
Management
GovExec Daily: Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Is Still In Limbo
Clifford Robb joins the podcast to discuss administrative burdens in education forgiveness and the future of college debt.
Management
USPS Regulator Throws Cold Water on Lawmakers' Concerns Over DeJoy's Authority for Big Price Hikes
The system is "working as intended," commission says.
Workforce
FLRA Restores Pre-Trump Doctrine on When It Can Intervene in Ongoing Arbitration
A decision by the then-Republican controlled FLRA in 2018 led to a tripling of some cases on the agency’s docket.
Management
Congress Prepares One-Week CR as Lawmakers Announce Progress Toward Full-Year Funding Deal
Agencies face a Friday night shutdown threat, though lawmakers are looking to punt that to just before Christmas.
Workforce
Women at the FBI Training Academy Faced Sexist Jokes and Other Inappropriate Behavior, IG Finds
The Justice Department inspector general made seven recommendations for addressing disparities, which the FBI agreed with.
Workforce
How the $857.9 Billion Annual Defense Bill Could Impact Women and Military Families
The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, includes provisions addressing sexual violence and challenges related to family relocation.
Tech
'It's a Great Time' for Laid off Tech Workers to Take a Job at VA, Agency CIO Says
During a media call on Friday, the VA’s CIO and CTO discussed the department’s efforts to attract new talent amid thousands of layoffs across the tech sector.
Oversight
Republicans Say They'll Go Back to the Basics With Oversight Priorities
The new chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee says it will return "to its primary duty to root out waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the federal government."
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Only Certainty is That Cryptocurrency is Here to Stay… And Will Be Regulated
Nextgov's Alexandra Kelley joins the podcast to discuss how Washington is eyeing cryptocurrency.
Tech