Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: The FDA Limits Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Authorization
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
NCOs: America Has Them, China Wants Them, Russia is Struggling Without Them
Non-commissioned officers, long the “backbone” of the U.S. military, are proving even more crucial on modern battlefields.
Tech
HBCUs Could Be One Key to Improving Equity in Federal Contracting and Technology
From expanding contracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses to building out a more diverse federal workforce, federal agencies are increasingly aiming to partner with minority-serving institutions to ensure their equity goals are effective.
Defense
Twice Burned
How the U.S. military’s toxic burn pits are poisoning Americans — overseas and at home
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Roe Could Be Near Its End. Can Feds Join Protests?
Lindy Kyzer joins the show to discuss what the Hatch Act says about public political activity.
Tech
Space Force to Bring Data Scientists, Coders on Board This Summer
The military’s newest service branch is in the final stages of selecting a group of tech-forward personnel.
Workforce
Senators, Labor Are Eyeing Adding More ALJs to the Social Security Administration Union
Democrats and advocates feel emboldened after the Biden administration encouraged agencies to search their ranks for misclassified workers.
Workforce
Millions of Tax Returns Are Currently Delayed Due to IRS Staff Shortages
The tax agency has hired less than 10% of the processing staff it says it needs, IG finds.
Nextgov
Defense Officials Push For Cyber Standards Compliance, Citing Warfighter Needs
Officials from Defense’s CIO Office reiterated the need for strong digital defenses as conflicts take aim at critical infrastructure.
Oversight
Incidents at a Federal Prison in Texas Have Sparked Broader Concerns About BOP Staffing Levels
Lawmakers would like to see staffing and pay issues addressed.
Workforce
These Agencies Performed the Best—and Worst—on Key Employee Morale Questions
Although the 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is missing some broad historical metrics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a look at individual questions can offer some insights.
Tech
White House Sounds Alarm on Threat from Quantum Computers
New directive orders the government to work with industry on security that can stand up to tomorrow’s quantum-powered decryption tools.
Defense
Task Force Gator Back to Training Ukrainians as Battle Rages For the Donbas
A Florida National Guard unit that withdrew just before Moscow invaded is back to teaching as Russia reveals its weak spots.
Oversight
Can Feds Comment on Roe v. Wade?
The Hatch Act limits political speech, but not personal opinions expressed about politically charged topics.
Oversight
What’s at Stake for Trump, Twitter and Politics if the Tweeter-In-Chief Returns from Banishment
Analysis of Trump’s post-Twitter communications suggest that the former president has not moderated his messaging style. So what does that mean if he were to go back on Twitter?
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The OPM Chief Wants to Hire Thousands
Erich Wagner speaks to OPM Director Kiran Ahuja about a “call to service” to encourage people to apply for the more than 8,000 jobs
Pay & Benefits
The Forest Service Rushes to Hire Enough Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season
Stakeholders warn shortages again threaten the Biden's administration's approach to combatting the fires.
Pay & Benefits
The Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Flood Gates Have Opened
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense