Management
VA Mandates Vaccines for Health Care Workers
“It’s the best way to keep veterans safe, especially as the Delta variant spreads across the country,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough.
Workforce
Unions Call on Biden to Name New Labor Board Appointees
More than six months into his administration, President Biden has yet to nominate a second Democrat to the Federal Labor Relations Authority, while the Federal Service Impasses Panel sits vacant.
Management
To Cope with the Labor Shortage, Raise Emotional Compensation
People are longing for more positive workplace cultures. Coming out of the pandemic is a natural time to make improvements.
Workforce
Young Workers Want Good Communication, Not Perks
New research suggests young workers, those ages 21-34, want respectful communication at work, not perks and "fun."
Defense
Rocket Startup Could Get Huge Boost from Lockheed Martin Buying Aerojet Rocketdyne
Ursa Major is developing a family of rocket engines for commercial and defense customers.
Nextgov
Bill Would Commit Tens of Billions to Modernize National Labs
Rep. Bill Foster shed light on how the bill fits into a broader Congressional strategy to boost U.S. investments in science and research, and what’s to come for the National Lab Caucus.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Culture Wars, Return to Offices and Management
Kearney's Leslie Parker joins the podcast to discuss how to navigate information about COVID-19 in the workplace.
Workforce
Why Women Need Male Allies in the Workplace – and Why Fighting Everyday Sexism Enriches Men Too
While women felt more included when they perceived male colleagues as allies, men who saw themselves that way reported more personal growth as a result.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Issues Guidance on Telework, Pay and Travel As Feds Return to Offices
The 38-page document assists agencies with short- and long-term planning.
Management
DEI Goals Make It Imperative to Understand Essential Job Skills
Every job description should be reviewed.
Management
Lawmakers Seek Answers on Drug Inspection Delays During the Pandemic
The FDA said earlier this week that domestic inspections are getting back to normal.
Management
Homeland Security Cancels Two Border Wall Contracts
These are the first cancellations since DHS released its plan for unobligated border wall funds in June.
Workforce
House Panel Advances Bill to Undo Trump Order on Administrative Law Judges
A bill working its way through Congress would restore the judges to the competitive civil service three years after the Trump administration gave agencies greater leeway in hiring decisions.
Defense
Pregnant Cadets, Midshipmen Must Give Up Their Child Or Their Career. Two Senators Want To Change That.
Sens. Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand have introduced a bill to give pregnant students at military schools more options.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Concerns About the Delta Variant Rise; Administration Will ‘Continue to Follow the Science’ for Agency Reentry Plans
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Army Dealing with Tough Moving Season as US Sees Shortage of Housing, Movers
The number of household goods shipments in late May rivaled what the service typically sees during the season’s peak, at the end of June.
Nextgov
Commerce Secretary Highlights Cybersecurity Workforce Needs With $3B Initiative
Grants will be competitively awarded to state and local governmental entities, institutions of higher education, not-for-profit entities, unions and tribes.
Pay & Benefits
Go Ahead, Retire Early. But It'll Cost You
There are no loopholes in the federal early retirement options.
Management
New Justice Communications Policy Strives for Independence from Political Influence
The White House also released its policy for communications with agencies and departments.
Workforce