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.
Route Fifty
Lack of Time Off Worsens Mental Health Problems for Public Health Workers
A recent CDC survey of 26,000 public health workers found higher levels of depression, anxiety, PTSD and suicidal ideation among those who couldn’t take time off.
Defense
New Marine One Expected to Start Flying President Biden Soon
The White House and the Marine Corps are developing commissioning plans.
Management
Biden Nominates Ex-Merit Systems Protection Board Chair for Labor Authority
The White House also announced plans to nominate a new slate of Democratic appointees to the board that oversees the Thrift Savings Plan.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: After the Mandate, How Will Agencies Implement Testing For Employees?
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss how Biden's announcement will be executed.
Employee Policy