Management
Language Matters in Building Trust in COVID Vaccines
A new study finds that the same information about COVID-19 vaccines, presented in a different language, can boost confidence.
Management
GovExec Daily: Biden's Year of COVID-19 Policy
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the pandemic nearly a year after the new administration's inauguration.
Nextgov
Congress Losing a Heavy Hitter on Cybersecurity
Rep. Jim Langevin, co-chair and founder of the House Cybersecurity Caucus, will not seek re-election.
Workforce
How the Recent Supreme Court Ruling Is Already Impacting Feds' Challenges to Biden's Vaccine Mandate
Groups say their cause tracks the case against the OSHA rule that the top court recently struck down, but that precedent may have greater influence on the contractor mandate.
Oversight
Watchdog: FDA Needs a Central Workforce Plan to Help Meet Public Health Mission
The agency faces stiff competition from private sector employers, said the Government Accountability Office.
Nextgov
Agency Digital Modernization Efforts Hinge on Data, Customer Experience Efforts
A group of leading federal technologists explained themes of data-driven decision making combined with sub-agency feedback in digital transformation efforts.
Nextgov
Air Force Commits Millions for Wearables to Counteract Troops’ Exhaustion
Human monitoring devices could support military staff who work in extreme conditions.
Management
Are You a Jerk at Work? 5 Ways to Rein It In
There are seven types of jerks at work, according to a new book. Follow these five recommendations to avoid irritating your colleagues.
Management
They Promised Quick and Easy PPP Loans. Often, They Only Delivered Hassle and Heartache.
More than a million government-approved loans ended up being canceled, including some that would have gone to people who needed the loans and applied just as they were told.
Workforce
What Patients Can Learn With Confidence From One Negative Rapid Test (Hint: Very Little)
Although at-home antigen testing remains a useful tool, experts warn it is often used inappropriately and can provide false confidence for people concerned about safety.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Administrative Burdens in the Immigration System
Dr. Pamela Herd and Dr. Donald Moynihan join the show to discuss their recent paper on the Kakfa-esque bureacracy that meets migrants.
Oversight
How Better Airline Technology Could Minimize Flight Disruptions
Updated algorithms and increased data sharing could improve flight reliability amid a fragile system, scientists say.
Nextgov
Biden Official Credits Diplomacy With Russia for Arrest of Colonial Pipeline Hacker
A senior administration official disassociated the move from tensions between the U.S. and Russia amid a build-up of Russian troops near Ukraine and an unattributed cyberattack on the country’s government websites.
Workforce
The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Inspired New Health Habits for These 4 Scholars – Here’s What They Put into Practice and Why
The new year is a perfect time to adopt new health habits and routines. These four scholars reflect on the ways that they overcame the pandemic blues to get fit.
Management
The Postal Service Has Provided Financial Services to Just 6 Customers Through Its Banking Pilot
The limited program has brought in $35.70 to the mailing agency.
Management
Postal Service, US Digital Service Collaborate on New COVID-19 Test Website
USPS and the U.S. Digital Service have been working on a new website for Americans to order free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. The administration is confident it won't crash in meeting massive demand.
Workforce
EEOC Delays Employee Office Reentry Amid Omicron Surge
The civil rights agency originally planned to bring bargaining unit employees back in February, but union officials said management did not properly consult them.
Workforce
Justice Department Alumni Support Accountability for Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
“There is no good reason” not to include President Trump in the department’s inquiries, they wrote.
Nextgov
Defense Officials Develop 5G-Enabled Medical Applications to Support Future Troops
Vendors were recently selected to push forward military telemedicine experiments.
Oversight