Defense
Reinstate Capt. Crozier to USS Roosevelt, Navy Tells Esper
The decision now rests with Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Workforce
Lead with Empathy During the COVID-19 Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is a stressful time for everyone. Here are some ways employers can help their employees through this crisis.
Management
GovExec Daily: How to Avoid Burnout in Employees
Eagle Hill Consulting CEO Melissa Jezior joins the podcast to explain how a manager can identify overwhelmed staff members during the pandemic.
Workforce
When Americans Go Back to Work, Things Won’t Be the Same
Americans will have to change how they do business to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Here's what it could look like.
Management
With New Cash Injection, Small Business Administration Faces Fresh Slate of Challenges
'They need to do a better job,' small business leader says as SBA receives hundreds of billions in new funding.
Route Fifty
State Web Portals Try to Connect New PPE Producers with Desperate Health Care Providers
Online portals are connecting hospitals short on personal protective equipment with local businesses making the items.
Nextgov
What the FCC's Ligado Decision Might Mean for the Future of Spectrum
Lawmakers' threats muffled by key federal entities turning to "technical" measures to mitigate any GPS interference.
Route Fifty
Senators Press White House to Up FEMA’s Cost-Share With States
They and others say that with the costs of responding to the coronavirus outbreak stacking up for states, the federal government should do more to help.
Pay & Benefits
USDA Resists Providing Extra Flexibilities During the Pandemic for Forest Service Employees with Children
U.S. Forest Service workers said they are burning through personal leave juggling telework and child care, but that their agency has declined to provide additional time off as others have done.
Oversight
House Approves Creation of a Select Panel to Oversee Pandemic-Related Spending and Response
Critics have said the committee will be duplicative, but one transparency expert said that "overlapping oversight jurisdictions can be a good thing if managed correctly."
Route Fifty
Governors Immortalized as Bobbleheads for Coronavirus Response
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum immortalized four governors as bouncy-headed figurines for their state leadership during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nextgov
Senators Call on IRS to Beef Up Fraud Prevention Efforts
Scammers are not taking days off during the pandemic, senators warn.
Management
When Facetime and a Beer Are Your Best Management Tools
You can avoid some predictable conflicts of the work-from-home era with a little foresight and creativity.
Tech
Analysis: How to Protect Civil Liberties in a Pandemic
There are much bigger worries than temporary stay-at-home orders.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Census Bureau Launches Pandemic Data Hub; Federal Prison System Expands Testing
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Nextgov
NASA Engineers Rapidly Create Ventilator Tailored to Treat COVID-19 Patients
The new device is under Food and Drug Administration review for emergency-use authorization.
Route Fifty
Conspiracy Theories Abound About the Coronavirus. How Officials Can Deal with Them.
During the protracted coronavirus crisis, conspiracy theories can develop staying power. Experts say clear communication is crucial to dispelling disinformation and combatting conspiracies.
Defense
Army Research Shows How Do-It-Yourself Facemasks Can Be as Safe as N95s
Personal protective equipment for hospital workers is running out. This design works as well as the best in class.
Oversight
How Jared Kushner Is Tackling the White House’s Coronavirus Response — Without Any Evident Experience
The president’s son-in-law and adviser has added the emergency-response supply chain to his extensive list of duties. He views himself as a disrupter — but that’s not always a good thing.
Oversight