Workforce
Here’s Where Federal Employee Unions Can Look to Expand Their Ranks
According to new data from the Office of Personnel Management, nearly 300,000 federal employees are eligible to form unions but haven’t.
Employee Policy
New director Is bringing hope to the federal prisons agency
However, her previous work leading the Oregon Department of Corrections has not gone without criticism.
Management
Oversight Committee Chair Maloney Loses Primary
Maloney's defeat sets up a race to see who will be the next top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Nextgov
Government Electric Vehicle Efforts Requires New Charging Infrastructure
Plans are being made for a national electric vehicle charging infrastructure, but for now, state and local governments are moving forward on their own.
Management
People Doubt Their Actions Affect Climate Change. Is That a Bad Thing?
More Americans are blaming corporations, not individuals, for the climate crisis, a new poll shows.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: VOA is 'Looking For Impact,' Says Chief
Courtney Bublé talks to Yolanda López, acting director of Voice of America, about leadership, managing crises and the agency.
Workforce
'Stay Vigilant:' Agencies Issue Warnings, Take New Steps to Combat Wave of Threats Against Feds
The Biden administration is looking to protect feds as anti-government rhetoric heats up.
Management
VOA’s Leader Talks About Navigating Employee Morale, International Crises and More
Yolanda López said employees “were hungry for information and transparency” when she took over as acting director when President Biden came into office.
Nextgov
Government IT Networks May Not be Ready for Office Return, Survey Says
Legacy government IT systems and network infrastructure may struggle to provide the same quality as more workers return to the office.
Retirement
Higher inflation at least means higher COLAs
That’s generally true for federal retirees, but here it’s a bit more complicated.
Employee Policy
Don't ignore government performance metrics
Former Obama administration associate director at OMB Shelley Metzenbaum joins our partner podcast—and discusses why more people should pay attention to performance reports.
Employee Policy
Republican senator implores Americans not to apply for new IRS jobs
New positions aimed at enforcing tax laws are immoral and will not last long anyway, the lawmaker suggests.
Tech
New Report Warns of a Growing 'Data Divide'
The Center for Data Innovation says a lack of collection and use of data across demographics is leading to disparities in access to critical services.
Management
Kids Are at Low Risk for Monkeypox, but Schools Can Take Precautions, CDC Says
Schools should clean and disinfect classrooms as usual and monitor students for symptoms if they’ve been exposed.
Management
Why USPS Is Disproportionately Impacted by High Inflation
The Postal Service is expected to pay out $1.1 billion more in cost-of-living adjustments this year.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Who Gets To Know When You Die?
FCW's Natalie Alms joins the podcast to discuss how levels of government share death data.
Management
A New Director Is Bringing Hope to the Federal Prisons Agency
However, her previous work leading the Oregon Department of Corrections has not gone without criticism.
Employee Policy
How managers can avoid self-sabotage
McKinsey's J.R. Maxwell and Sarah Kleinman join our partner site's podcast to discuss their new report.
Employee Policy
CDC Director looks to make culture and operations changes
The news comes as part of our roundup of COVID-related news updates and stories you may have missed.
Employee Policy