Employee Policy
Pentagon to require civilian employees, servicemembers to vaccinate
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that in addition to applying the recent WH rules aimed at requiring just about all civilian feds to get vaccinated, the military services will also demand the same of uniformed personnel.
Employee Policy
Inconsistent coding may undercut DOD cyber workforce efforts
A DOD IG audit found that while the Pentagon has made strides, inconsistent job coding for civilian cyber work roles across a wide range of positions may hinder recruiting and retention.
Workforce
HHS Agrees to Reset Labor Relations, While Education Heads to Administrative Trial
While HHS and NTEU said they will work to resolve long-running litigation, the Education Department and AFGE are set to head to trial over several unfair labor practice complaints.
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FCC Releases First U.S. Mobile Broadband Map
The map, which shows where the four largest mobile carriers offer voice and data services, is a step toward improving the accuracy of high-speed internet access data.
Tech
Why Aren’t We Taking This Simple Step to Prevent Ransomware?
In the world of cybersecurity, we’re still in the mid-’80s. And we’re in the middle of a growing public safety crisis.
Management
New FAQs on Vaccine Attestation and Testing Include Onsite Contractors
Those who provide false information on their vaccination form could be removed from government work.
Workforce
Feds Could Be Fired, Imprisoned for Lying About Vaccination Status
Unions may have to bargain over vaccination policy implementation after the fact.
Nextgov
CISA Steps Up Governmentwide Recruitment Effort With New Training Guide
The guide brings together various ways the agency and its partners are trying to address the government's perennial workforce challenge.
Management
USPS Board Meeting Turns Testy as Biden Appointees Voice Disagreements With DeJoy’s Vision
The postmaster general's plan is "ill-conceived" and "dangerous," newly sworn-in board member says.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Watchdogs Find Challenges With COVID Data System and PPE Distribution Early in the Pandemic
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
GovExec Daily: Emotional Compensation and Employee Retention
Michael Lee Stallard joins the podcast how to use connectedness to keep a workplace together.
Employee Policy
Reports: Variant slows WH back-to-office effort
In recent weeks, the Biden administration has been laying out plans on how to encourage feds and contractors to get vaccinated and, where need be, back at their traditional workplaces. But recent news reports show the plans are being thwarted by a renewed rise in COVID, and especially delta variant, cases.
Employee Policy
Feds who lie about vaccination or avoid testing could face discipline
The Biden-Harris administration is looking into which feds could be subject to more stringent vaccination requirements in addition to the mandate for VA clinical staff, said Jeff Zients, COVID-19 response coordinator.
Pay & Benefits
Employee Group Calls on OPM to Ban Salary History from Hiring
An employee organization focused on gender equity at the Justice Department said the federal government should stop asking job applicants for their salary history, a practice that contributes to pay disparity across gender and race.
Nextgov
NIST Updates Cyber Resiliency Guide to Account for Increasingly Sophisticated Threats
Public feedback on the more than 200-page document will be considered in the near future.
Management
Republicans Throw Roadblocks Into Government Spending, Debt Ceiling Plans
Lawmakers have a long way to go to stave off a shutdown or fiscal calamity this fall.
Pay & Benefits
Making Sense of Medicare Advantage
Should you be among the growing number of retirees who are opting for these plans over traditional Medicare?
Oversight
Afghanistan Reconstruction Oversight Continues Despite U.S. Withdrawal
“As long as there's money flowing, there's a need for oversight and SIGAR’s responsibility,” says John Sopko, special IG for Afghanistan reconstruction.
Nextgov
CISA Stands Up Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative
The effort includes partnerships with several major tech companies.
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