Management
The Failure of Government's Post-COVID Imagination
Twelve lessons to guide the future of work.
Management
How a Global Pandemic Will Influence Gen Z
This generation will likely force change and make the workplace more responsive, agile and effective.
Route Fifty
House to Vote This Week on Infrastructure Bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the bill, which will send billions to states and localities, will go to the floor Thursday even as negotiations over a larger social spending package continue.
Workforce
How Reframing Stress Can Make It Work for You
New research finds that reappraising stress can help you use it as a tool to perform, rather than an obstacle keeping you from success.
Defense
GovExec Daily: The Overwhelmed Refugee System
Human rights expert Shelley Inglis joins the podcast to discuss the ways Afghans coming to the U.S. are underserved by the system.
Employee Policy
Lessons of the Cyber Reskilling Academy
The leaders who orchestrated a reskilling program meant to transform feds into cyber defense analysts have some takeaways to share.
Employee Policy
POGO: Pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act
A major good government nonprofit is pressing Congress to pass a broad reform bill that would affect federal employees—including hardening protections for whistleblowers.
Defense
US Navy’s Latest Plan for Its Future May Not Come Until 2023, Says Top Admiral
It’s the fourth attempt in four years to define the future of the Navy.
Route Fifty
Audit Warns State Could Lose Over $330M in Rental Aid
The way California defines whether or not emergency rental assistance has been “obligated” could put it at risk of forfeiting funds, a state watchdog says.
Workforce
OPM Finalizes Rule to Boost Agency Hiring of Military Spouses
Regulations removing obstacles to hiring spouses of active duty service members outside of the competitive process will go into effect next month.
Management
Federal Contractors Must Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by December 8
Companies doing business with the federal government must name a person to coordinate implementation and compliance with the vaccine mandate for covered employees.
Nextgov
Grants Management Shared Services Marketplace Set to Launch by End of 2021
The marketplace is getting set to launch with a suite of tools from other federal offices, like GrantSolutions.gov’s automated risk management tool.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: White House Works to Mitigate a Potential Shutdown’s Effect on Pandemic Response; 92% of Troops Vaccinated
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Just Half of Workers at Two Critical Shipyards Are Vaccinated
The sobering numbers offer a snapshot of defense contractors’ struggle to get workers vaccinated.
Management
Please, Let’s Put an End to the Notion of Moving Agencies Out of Washington
Disruptively relocating headquarters and the employees who work in them makes less sense than ever.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The 2021 Government Hall of Famers and Teddy Award Winners
GovExec Media's Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss The Government Hall of Fame and The Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards
Employee Policy
Contractors: Vaccine deadline is Dec. 8
Federal contractors and subcontractors, like federal employees, soon must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to remain on the job on federal contracts. Their deadline for being protected? December 8.
Employee Policy
Shutdown looms as House takes up CR, debt limit extension
Most agencies are still operating under shutdown plans crafted under the Trump administration, but there are provisions for continuing pandemic programs and operations.
Route Fifty
Top Democrats Announce Deal on Raising Revenue for $3.5T Package
The announcement comes as President Biden is trying to shore up support within his party for sweeping domestic legislation that would direct funding towards areas like education, health care and climate initiatives.
Nextgov