Defense
Cancers Strike US Fighter Pilots, Crews at Higher Rates, Air Force Finds
Nearly 30% higher likelihood of testicular cancer and roughly 25% for skin and prostate cancer, according to the military’s most comprehensive study yet.
Nextgov
DIU’s First 5G Experiment Could Be a Game-Changer for First Responders
The Defense Innovation Unit is prototyping portable—and wearable—networking tools with the California National Guard so they can connect anywhere.
Workforce
The Future of Work Is Hybrid – Here’s An Expert’s Recommendations for Success
Even when the pandemic ends, the vast majority of U.S. companies are expected to let many employees continue to work at least part time from home.
Management
GovExec Daily: Lessons for the Next Pandemic
Katherine Barrett, Richard Greene and Dr. Donald F. Kettl join the podcast to discuss how government can learn from the COVID-19 crisis.
Oversight
Trump Wants the National Archives to Keep His Papers Away from Investigators – Post-Watergate Laws and Executive Orders May not Let Him
Donald Trump’s lawsuit to stop the release to Congress of potentially embarrassing or incriminating documents puts the National Archives in the middle of an old legal conflict.
Workforce
Federal Employee Appeals Agency Warns of Chaos if Court Intervenes in Dispute Over Its Judges' Authority
MSPB says it, not the court, should decide if its judges are hired in compliance with the Constitution.
Pay & Benefits
House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Overhaul Federal Firefighter Pay, Benefits
Under a new bipartisan bill, federal wildland firefighters would make at least $20 per hour.
Workforce
Biden Team Wants to Know How Feds Feel About the Return to Office, Inclusion and More
Administration officials are seeking feedback in short “pulse” surveys that will go out roughly every two months.
Defense
Women in the Military Pay More to Keep Their Uniforms up to Date. Two Senators Aim to Change That.
The military does not provide allowances to replace some required pieces for women, such as dress pumps, hand bags and swimsuits, according to a recent government report.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Concerns About the Vaccine Mandate and Holiday Season Travel; CDC Endorses Booster Shots for Millions
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
A Quartet of Warnings Highlight Climate-Related Threats
Agencies vow to heed climate change in all strategy planning, but experts say that won’t be enough.
Management
The Missing Element in Revitalizing the Workforce: Performance
As long as day to day management of performance remains unchanged, it’s unrealistic to expect better results.
Oversight
Immediate Sidelining of Trump Burrower by Biden Administration Was Appropriate, IG Finds
The official's hiring by the National Security Agency had generated significant concern, but a watchdog says the decision was above board.
Route Fifty
Supply Chain Issues, Poll Worker Shortages Worry States Ahead of Elections
Election officials in some states are recruiting more poll workers but say getting power supplies and extension cords are also problems.
Workforce
All Inspectors General Need Testimonial Subpoena Authority, Watchdogs Say
Three IGs testified before lawmakers about various reforms needed to improve their oversight.
Nextgov
Bill Would Block Contractors from Selling Data Harvested with AI Tools to Third Parties
A bipartisan proposal would also clarify that the government ultimately owns the data collected by federal contractors and their artificial intelligence systems.
Workforce
Labor Authority Nominees Vow to Tackle Case Backlog That Flourished Under Trump
Unfair labor practice complaints stagnated for the last four years because the agency’s general counsel position sat vacant for the entirety of the previous administration.
Pay & Benefits
What to Expect if You’re Expecting to Retire Soon
Leaving in 2021? Here are some things you should know.
Oversight
The Federal Government Gave Billions to America’s Schools for COVID-19 Relief. Where Did the Money Go?
The Education Department’s limited tracking of $190 billion in pandemic support funds sent to schools has left officials in the dark about how effective the aid has been in helping students.
Defense