Management
Even if Times Are Tough, Working Parents Are Happier on the Job
"When dads play a bigger role in childcare and doing routine housework, it puts both parents in a better position to succeed at work."
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Transition Work Before the Presidential Election
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the preparations being made already for the presidential transition.
Workforce
Science Untangles the Elusive Power and Influence of Hope in Our Lives
Hope – tied to action – can be a powerful catalyst for success."
Route Fifty
Voting By Mail? You May Not Get a Sticker That Says So.
Whether you receive an "I Voted" sticker with your ballot depends entirely on where you live. Some election officials are cautioning against dispensing stickers in person out of fears of spreading the coronavirus.
Management
Labor Authority Abandons Decades of Precedent, Eviscerates Union Bargaining Rights
Across multiple decisions on Wednesday, the agency that governs federal sector labor law removed unions’ right to midterm bargaining and made it harder for unions to demand agencies bargain over changes to working conditions.
Management
President Signs Bill to Allow Electric Vehicle Charges on Government Purchase Cards
The bipartisan bill saves taxpayers money and boosts energy efficiency, senators say.
Oversight
Watchdogs Tackling Tens of Thousands of Fraud Allegations as Feds Disburse COVID Relief Funds: 'It's All Hands on Deck'
They warn, however, that SBA’s lack of cooperation is "an extreme situation."
Route Fifty
Supreme Court to Hear Energy Companies’ Appeal in City Climate Change Lawsuit
The suit brought by Baltimore is part of a national trend of cities, counties, and state governments suing oil and gas companies over the impact of climate change.
Nextgov
Senators Call for Comprehensive Report on Use of Security Cameras at All VA Hospitals
Lawmakers introduced legislation to enhance transparency across the facilities.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus; More Calls for Investigations Into Political Interference
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Route Fifty
State and Local Education Job Losses Grew in September, as Overall Gains Slowed
The latest employment figures come as Democrats in Congress and the White House try to reach agreement on another round of coronavirus relief.
Defense
Boots on The Moon Are Going to Have to Wait, Space Force General Says
NASA’s astronaut program is the quickest way to space for military personnel.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Barrett Nomination, Ethics and Democracy
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington's Donald K. Sherman discusses his GovExec editorial about the upcoming hearings on the podcast.
Route Fifty
Overdue Rent is Piling Up and Could Total $34 Billion by January, Estimates Show
The National Council of State Housing Agencies says more federal aid will be needed to prevent evictions.
Workforce
'Nobody Knows What's Going On': Census Workers Decry Chaos as Trump Administration Challenges Court Order
Census enumerators say they have received inconsistent messages and workloads in recent days despite court order to keep count going.
Route Fifty
Conservatives Are Challenging Private Grants to Help Local Officials Run Elections
An initiative backed by Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is giving grants to local election offices that face funding shortages as a result of the pandemic. Conservative groups in several states have sued, saying the efforts are meant to boost the Democratic vote.
Management
New Class of Government Hall of Fame Inductees To Be Honored
Series of virtual events will also recognize winners of annual Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Awards.
Management
House Passes Bill to Protect Federal Employees Returning to Workplaces
The Senate introduced a companion version on Wednesday.
Pay & Benefits
Rethinking Retirement During a Pandemic
It’s clear that fewer people are moving on this year, which isn’t exactly a surprise.
Oversight