Workforce
Lawmakers Left Anti-Schedule F Legislation Out of the Compromise Defense Policy Bill
Prospects for it look grim after it wasn’t included in the piece of must-pass legislation.
Tech
More Likes Up the Chance People Believe Fake News
New research digs into how the social part of social media can affect what people think about fake news stories.
Oversight
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Giving and Receiving Gifts in the Workplace
For ethics purposes, there are restrictions on what gifts federal workers and mail carriers can accept.
Special Report
Defense
After a Spike in Sexual Assaults on Troops, Is Real Change on the Way?
The 2023 defense policy bill will close a prosecutorial loophole that advocates say has been preventing justice for victims of rape, harassment, and other crimes.
Defense
Ending COVID-Vax Mandate Would Divide Troops into Two Classes, Navy Secretary Says
The military would consist of “those that can’t deploy and those that can deploy. And that creates all sorts of problems,” Carlos Del Toro told lawmakers.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Vacancies, Inspectors General and Oversight at the Pentagon
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the newly-confirmed Defense Department inspector general.
Management
Lawmaker Accuses USPS Employees of Stealing $20K in Campaign Contributions
Various postal entities are probing the matter, but have yet to find evidence of employee involvement.
Management
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and FBI Are Trying to Be Better Law Enforcement Partners
A new agreement bolsters information sharing, defines roles and more.
Management
For Federal Customer Service to Work, Congress, the White House and Agencies Need 'Fundamental' Change, Report Says
A new report from the Partnership for Public Service and Accenture Federal Services outlines the systemic barriers to customer experience, and the collaboration between Congress and the executive branch needed to address them.
Tech
TSA Wants to Automate ID Verification at Checkpoint Security
The agency is testing using facial recognition to verify passengers’ information with the information on record.
Nextgov
Report: Governments Behind Private Sector in Customer, Employee Experience
Governments have improved their digital transformation efforts, but much work remains.
Workforce
Much of the CDC Is Working Remotely. That Could Make Changing the Agency Difficult.
Like many U.S. workplaces, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention went remote during the pandemic. Most of the agency’s staff members haven’t returned to the office full time, raising concerns about the CDC’s ability to reform itself after recent stumbles.
Management
GovExec Daily: Learning from Elon Musk's Twitter Management Mistakes
TalenTrust's Kathleen Quinn Votaw joins the podcast to discuss leadership lessons from the Twitter takeover.
Management
A New Law Requires Agencies to Better Prepare for Natural Disasters
Supporters say the law is more important than ever given the growing frequency and severity of storms.
Oversight
The Defense Department Finally Has a Permanent Watchdog
“I shall continue to be true to the principle of nonpartisanship that is a hallmark of the IG system,” Robert Storch said during his confirmation hearing.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Will Suspend Long Term Care Insurance Applications as a Sizeable Premium Increase Looms
The deadline to apply for the program before a two-year suspension is Dec. 19, but officials want applicants to go in with “eyes wide open” that rates will likely increase substantially.
Defense
Austin Urges Congress to Pass a Budget, Citing China Threat
But the secretary left inflation, supply chain, and worker woes out of his speech to the Reagan National Defense Forum.
Defense
Just Half of Americans Trust the Military, Survey Finds
Most want to continue helping Ukraine—and most don’t think there’s a clear China strategy, according to the Reagan Institute poll.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: What Still Needs to Happen for Feds to Get Their 2023 Pay Raise
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss the end-of-year steps needed for public servants to get their average 4.6% increase.
Management