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.
Employee Policy
Feds provide crucial help in tornado disaster
Federal agencies and employees have been stepping up to support state and local officials assisting with recovery from the massive storm.
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.
Nextgov
Federal Agencies Achieve Highest Customer Experience Scores Yet
Customer experience scores varied significantly across demographic groups.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Injunction on Health Care Workers Vaccine Mandate Amended
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Three Soldiers to Receive Medal of Honor
The awards are for actions during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Workforce
Will Federal Employees Get Extra Time Off at Christmas?
Since Christmas falls on a Saturday this year, feds are likely to just get off that Friday.
Defense
Congress Had the Votes to Overhaul How the Military Handles Serious Crimes. Why Didn’t It?
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says that despite rare bipartisan backing, ‘four men, in a closed room’ blocked long-sought changes to how the military handles sexual assault and other major justice issues.
Defense
State Guards’ Vaccine Refusal Sets Up Fight with Feds
Six governors are rejecting the Pentagon’s order to inoculate their troops against COVID. Is a lawsuit next?
Defense
Congress Votes to Eliminate ‘Pink Tax’ on Military Uniforms
The $770 billion National Defense Authorization Act includes changes to out-of-pocket uniform costs and the reporting of sexual assault cases
Employee Policy
Nearly 2,000 apply for DHS cyber cadre
The goal is for DHS to onboard the first 150 feds into the new system next year.
Financial Planning
Need help with student loans?
A fed employee organization is partnering with a tech start up to help its members better manage student loan debt.
Management
Experts Worry They Can’t Count On the CDC’s COVID Vaccination Rates
The CDC’s vaccine tracker website reported numbers that conflicted with state records for weeks. What happened?
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How the Administration Got Most Feds Vaccinated
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss his story on the ways the White House got a better than 90% compliance rate with its vaccine mandate.
Employee Policy