Management
Whatever Happens in the Election, Get Ready for a Rocky Transition
President Trump indicates he won’t cooperate with handing over power if he loses to Joe Biden, and if he wins, will root out government officials deemed disloyal to him.
Route Fifty
Jobs Recovery Slows for States and Remains Uneven
An analysis by Fitch Ratings found that job growth had slowed for most states as Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations surge across the country.
Nextgov
CISA’s Elections Operations Center to Remain Open for Another 45 Days
Officials acknowledged reports of misleading robocalls and suspicious traffic around a Florida system, but said neither were out of the ordinary.
Defense
U.S. Elections Are Safer From Foreign Interference, But Gaps Remain
Four years after a big wake-up call, federal, state and local governments are working harder and more closely to ward off threats.
Management
USPS Blames Pandemic for Pockets of Slowed Ballot Processing as Employee Coronavirus Cases Spike
Postal Service says widespread delays for mail in general are attributable to emphasis on ballots.
Nextgov
Pentagon Scientists Seek Device to Detect COVID-19 in the Air
The Pentagon’s research and development arm is looking for new ways to detect coronavirus.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Election Day Brings Referendum on 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
How to Keep Your Head Clear in the Weeks to Come
It’s no secret that most of us, no matter which candidate we’re voting for, are feeling a lot of anxiety and stress around what might happen this week.
Management
Whoever Wins the Election, There Will Be a Transition
A veteran of previous transitions offers program implementation strategies for a new administration—whether that’s Trump’s 2nd term or a Biden presidency.
Management
House Committee to Subpoena Records on Discipline Related to Secret Border Patrol Facebook Group
Rep. Carolyn Maloney says Customs and Border Protection won’t turn over records identifying agents disciplined or fired for their offensive posts
Management
GovExec Daily: The Races to Watch on Election Night
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the contests federal employees will want to monitor.
Management
10 Competitive Races for Federal Employees to Watch
Senate control hangs in the balance as several races of key importance to feds are among the tightest in the country.
Route Fifty
Rain, Fire and Car Crashes: How Ballot Boxes are Built to Withstand the World
The boxes are developed to include a host of built-in security features to keep ballots safe.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Portfolios Tumble in October
Only two funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program saw increases last month.
Route Fifty
11 Governors' Races Are On the Ballot. Here Are the Ones to Watch.
Only a couple of the races are considered highly contested this year, with a toss-up in Montana and a competitive race in Missouri between a GOP incumbent and a Democratic challenger.
Route Fifty
Supreme Court to Consider LGBTQ Rights and Foster Care the Day After Election
The case, which concerns a taxpayer-funded Catholic adoption agency, could make a big impact on LGBTQ rights and force changes in government contracting practices with religious organizations.
Management
Democrats Ask Watchdog to Review Hiring of ‘Operation Warp Speed’ Chief Scientist
Lawmakers asked for a review of the contract award process and position classification.
Management
Schedule F Order Relies on a Myth the Private Sector Fires More People Than the Government
The notion that companies remove employees for cause more readily than federal agencies is not supported by the data.
Nextgov
Government Reduces Representation Burdens for Supply Chain Rule Banning Some Chinese Equipment
Contractors continue to question inconsistent language and push for the need for more clarity around Section 889 Part B.
Workforce