Management
Judge Gives Biden Path to Quickly Repeal Trump's 'Secret Science' Rule
The EPA rule faced criticism for placing restrictions on the scientific research career employees can use.
Pay & Benefits
4 Critical Federal Retirement Decisions
Some choices could have a lifelong impact on your financial security.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Push for Expanded Paid Family Leave for Feds
A new bill would provide federal employees with 12 weeks of paid leave annually to care for themselves or a loved one, or in connection with a family member entering or returning from active military duty.
Oversight
Former Homeland Security Watchdog Officials Fostered ‘Divisiveness, Disorder and Dissension,’ Report Finds
The three senior employees are no longer working for the IG office.
Pay & Benefits
Fixing Federal Compensation Should Be Civil Service Reform Priority No. 1
Seven proposals for changing compensation to help realize a larger goal—an effective public service.
Defense
Lockheed Overtakes Boeing as Largest US Aerospace and Defense Firm
Boeing, which saw no defense revenue growth last year, takes another financial hit from the tanker program.
Management
It’s ‘Back to the Future’ to Improve Agency Management Practices
Given the shift in workplace dynamics driven by the pandemic, creating a new bottom-up initiative with a focus on quality management may be what’s needed now.
Nextgov
Research Center Preps for $35M Supercomputer to Study Earth as a Complex System
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the superfast machine is expected to launch in 2022.
Management
Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill: Biden Administration Says It’s Resuming the Effort
The Obama-era redesign of the currency was delayed during the Trump administration.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Biden, Schedule F and Workforce Orders
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss how the new administration's actions will affect feds.
Route Fifty
Covid Caused Cities to Rework Rules for Restaurants. Which Changes Will Stick?
Over the past year, cities have taken action that’s ranged from streamlining permits for outdoor dining, to providing benches for restaurants to use for seating.
Management
Biden's VA Pick Says He Can 'Unstick Problems' Within the Bureaucracy
Denis McDonough pledges to continue the status quo on private sector health care and provide more resources for VA employees.
Management
Survey: 58% of Feds Said Trump Diversity Training Order was ‘Counterproductive’
A majority of respondents from minority groups reported that feeling misunderstood at work made it more difficult to perform their jobs.
Route Fifty
Baltimore is Latest City to Cap Delivery App Fees Paid by Restaurants
Other cities have enacted similar policies, meant to help restaurants struggling during the pandemic. At least one delivery app company has responded with a new customer surcharge.
Management
Biden Directs Justice Department Not to Renew Private Prisons Contracts
“Privately operated criminal detention facilities consistently underperform federal facilities with respect to correctional services, programs and resources,” said the executive order.
Management
Biden Signs Directive to Shield Federal Scientists From Political Interference
President also calls on agencies to overhaul their vehicle fleet.
Pay & Benefits
Billions Flow Out of TSP Due to COVID, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Biden Promises Vaccine Transparency with States and Localities; White House COVID Team Gives First Briefing
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Nextgov
IRS Appoints Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer
The IRS announced its first senior leadership position under the Taxpayer First Act.
Defense