Management
Biden Names His Pick to Lead the White House Regulatory Office
Since taking office, Biden has championed the use of regulations to carry out his major policy priorities.
Employee Policy
Climate-based trainings and performance plans are coming for federal employees
The Biden administration wants a workforce capable of helping it meet its sustainability goals.
Nextgov
Election Officials Have Been Largely Successful in Deterring Cyber Threats, CISA Official Says
The head of CISA’s National Risk Management Center pointed to public-private partnerships and enhanced resource sharing activities as key to defending against outside threats to voting systems.
Pay & Benefits
A Longtime TSP Board Member Announced He Will Resign
Former acting Chairman David Jones’ replacement remains held up on the Senate floor by GOP lawmakers.
Defense
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.
Management
The Biden Administration Asks Congress for a Continuing Resolution With $47 Billion for Ukraine, COVID, Monkeypox and Natural Disasters
The request is a stopgap measure, as White House officials say they believe a deal on the fiscal 2023 budget is close.
Employee Policy
The Biden administration moves to make unions more accessible to federal contractors
GSA is following through on carrying out a recommendation from the WH task force on worker organizing.
TSP
TSP portfolios faltered again in August
Retirement news: Nearly all of the funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings plan returned to negative territory last month.
Management
VA to Offer Abortions in Limited Cases
In a policy reversal, the department is following the Dobbs decision by allowing VA doctors to terminate pregnancies caused by rape or incest, or that threaten the mother's life.
Retirement
Before & after retirement: To-do list
From Tammy Flanagan, some key tips on navigating the periods sandwiched around your retirement date.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Updated Boosters Will Be Available Soon
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Sounding the Alarm on Extremism, Biden Says ‘MAGA Republicans’ Pose Threat to Democracy
Thursday’s speech marks Biden’s second visit to Pennsylvania — a battleground state with high-stakes elections this fall — in the past week
Management
What’s Next after the FBI Search of Trump’s Residence?
"What we do know is that they were executing a search warrant that suggested they had probable cause to believe that evidence would be found for three different crimes."
Management
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.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Plan
The Student Borrower Protection Center's Ben Kaufman joins the podcast to talk about how the Department of Education will administer the new White House debt relief program.
Management
Climate-Based Trainings and Performance Plans Are Coming for Federal Employees
The Biden administration wants a workforce capable of helping it meet its sustainability goals.
Employee Policy
The contractor vaccine mandate confusion
Courtney Bublé joins our partner site podcast, and discusses the key court decision and how it will affect contractors.
Pay & Benefits
Before And After Retirement: A To-Do List
Tips on navigating the periods sandwiched around your retirement date.
Management
The Biden Administration Moves to Make Unions More Accessible to Federal Contractors
This carries out a recommendation from the White House task force on worker organizing.
Pay & Benefits