Workforce
GovExec Daily: Ahuja on Pay, COVID-19 and Hiring
The OPM chief joins the podcast again to discuss how to make the civil service younger, pay scales and how the COVID-19 rules are affecting federal employees.
Workforce
Science Foundation and Union Clear the Air on Reentry, Remote Work Plans
In a message to employees, agency leaders provided a detailed timeline for returning to the office and implementing plans to adopt a hybrid work environment, and sought to assuage employee fears amid the rise of a new COVID variant.
Oversight
EPA Watchdog: Oversight ‘More Important Than Ever’ With Infrastructure Package
A specific oversight plan for the new funding is likely forthcoming.
Management
Postal Service Settles Election Case, Agrees to Continue Prioritizing Ballots
USPS will continue steps it implemented for the 2020 election through at least 2028.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Tracking Vaccine Mandate Clauses in Contracts; Dr. Collins Has Stepped Down as NIH Director
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
At Least 458 U.S. Crimes Tied to Extremism Involved Veterans, Active Duty Troops
The “underlying factors are not going away,” says one researcher.
Management
GovExec Daily: OPM Director Kiran Ahuja on the Biden Management Agenda
The Office of Personnel Management chief joins the podcast to discuss her agency's role in executing the PMA.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Agent Adds One New County to Locality Pay Area, Encourages ‘Fresh’ Look at Other Issues
Although the president’s pay agent declined to waive the requirement that there be at least 2,500 General Schedule employees in a region to be eligible for a locality pay area, it noted that Carroll County, Illinois, has recently met the requirement anyway.
Management
Senator Seeks Feds' Assistance in Identifying Mistreatment of Career Staff
Committee has received allegations of political interference by Biden officials, Republican lawmaker says.
Oversight
Lawmakers Propose Reforms Following ‘Flagrant Mismanagement’ of Trump Hotel Lease
Oversight of the lease has been the subject of controversy for years from lawmakers, government watchdogs and outside groups.
Nextgov
Agencies Under New Deadlines to Address ‘log4j’ Flaws with Emergency Directive
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency order comes as a prominent firm says nation states are exploiting the vulnerabilities.
Nextgov
Senate Confirms John Sherman as Pentagon’s Tech Chief
He’s poised to steer the Pentagon through a maze of cybersecurity, AI and data challenges.
Defense
Army Commanders Relieved Over Vaccine Refusal
Battalion COs among the six soldiers removed from their jobs as service deadline passes.
Management
Can Biden Deliver Better ‘Customer Experience’ for Americans Than His Predecessors?
He is now the fifth president since Bill Clinton to announce a new customer focus for federal services.
Defense
This Army Reservist’s Formula Predicts the Inside Layout of Buildings from Satellite Photos
The ability to predict the placement of stairs, rooms, etc., could be a big help to tactical teams.
Management
GovExec Daily: Biden's Broken Promises to Tribal Nations
Kevin Allis joins the podcast to discuss how the administration has gone back on assurances around Native consultation and sovereignty.
Defense
Navy to Start Ejecting Unvaccinated Sailors
Sailors can decide to get vaccinated at any point in the process to be retained.
Workforce
Outside Groups Launch Initiative to Find and Pay Interns for Federal Agencies
Students will receive $4,000 stipend and work for one summer.
Pay & Benefits
The 3 Most Important Retirement Counseling Tips
The best of the best pieces of advice for those on the verge of retirement.
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