Workforce
The COVID-19 Vaccine May Become Annual, like Flu Shot
Move could provide clarity for people who have been trying to keep track of if and when they should get a booster
Defense
Army Updates Cyber Training After Some Graduates Weren’t Ready for Their Jobs
New classes and updated curriculum reflect evolving threats and lessons from the Ukraine war.
Management
Dr. Fauci to Young Scientists: Follow the Science and ‘Stay out of Politics’
After nearly six decades of civil service, Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes his post-government life will focus on inspiring the next generation of public servants.
Workforce
Women Are Reentering the Workforce, but Black Women Face Continued Hurdles
Women may be reentering the workforce, but the numbers are uneven, with more Black women leaving.
Management
Agencies Really Are Missing an Opportunity by Downplaying Performance Information
Does the federal government keep its promises for improved performance? How would we know? Does anyone really care?
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Law That Transformed the Civil Service
Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss the Pendleton Act
TSP
Longtime TSP board member announced he will resign
Former acting Chairman David Jones’ replacement remains held up on the Senate floor by GOP lawmakers.
Employee Policy
Military sexual assaults surged in 2021, report shows
Pentagon’s annual report also reveals that fewer people trust the military system for dealing with such assaults.
Employee Policy
VA to offer abortions in limited cases
In a policy reversal, the Department of Veterans Affairs is following the Dobbs decision by allowing VA doctors to terminate pregnancies caused by rape or incest, or that threaten the mother's life.
Workforce
Thousands of FDA Employees Could Face Furloughs or RIFs if Congress Doesn't Act Soon
Congressional inaction would leave FDA's drug and biologics evaluation with limited capacity to function.
Oversight
Meet Mary Wakefield, the Nurse Administrator Tasked with Revamping the CDC
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has tapped Mary Wakefield to help “reset” the agency after its public failures handling the covid pandemic. Those who know Wakefield say her high standards and problem-solving skills make her a good fit for the job.
Management
Census Bureau Finishes Some Local Count Challenges
A handful of city and state challenges have been successful.
Oversight
CFPB Warns Firms On Poor Cyber Hygiene
The agency says that bad password and data management and other practices can expose companies to legal consequences.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Tackling the Climate Crisis on Capitol Hill
Samantha Medlock, senior counsel with the Select Committee on Climate Crisis, speaks to GovExec about legislation and the environment.
Workforce
America Is in the Middle of a Labor Mobilization Moment – with Self-Organizers at Starbucks, Amazon, Trader Joe’s and Chipotle behind the Union Drive
Public support for unions is at a near 60-year high. Meanwhile, self-organizers at major American chains are spearheading a new movement to mobilize.
Management
Americans Think They Know a Lot about Politics – and It’s Bad for Democracy that They’re so Often Wrong in Their Confidence
Many Americans think they know much more about politics than they really do. That overconfidence can thwart democratic politics.
Employee Policy
Biden names his pick to lead WH regulatory office
Since taking office, Biden has championed the use of regulations to carry out his major policy priorities.
Employee Policy
COVID-19 distress upped vax rates, but not distancing
People more distressed during the COVID-19 pandemic were less likely to follow distancing guidelines, but more likely to get vaccinated.
Tech
Housing Agency Didn't Complete Cyber Orders from DHS, Report Says
The agency said that some of its websites failed to comply with binding operational directives from the Department of Homeland Security.
Employee Policy