Workforce
With Dozens of Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, USPS Launches New Measures to Protect Employees
Congress floats major cash injection as employees remain concerned for their safety.
Management
Bipartisan Legislation Would Direct Federal Agencies to Allow Full-Time Telework
Senators from both parties said the Trump administration’s guidance encouraging agencies to allow their employees to work remotely proved inadequate to protect employees and the public from the coronavirus outbreak.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials Report Continuous Service Despite Coronavirus, Market Volatility
Officials at the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program said although the agency saw a record number of inter-fund transfers, most participants are sticking with their investment plan.
Management
To Beat COVID-19, Social Distancing is a Must
The director of the National Institutes of Health describes a new study, which shows that simply avoiding symptomatic people will not go far enough to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defense
Viewpoint: The Right Way to Activate the National Guard
There are three methods of mobilizing America’s citizen soldiers. Which one Trump chooses will matter a great deal.
Nextgov
Trump Administration Wants to Know What COVID-19 Tech From China Should Be Exempt From Tariffs
The administration has already lifted tariffs on 200 medical-care products from China in response to the coronavirus outbreak but wants to know what more is needed.
Route Fifty
Public Officials Chastise Residents Who Aren’t Taking Social Distancing Seriously
Over the weekend, people crowded parks, beaches, and other outside attractions. “I don’t know what I’m saying that people don’t get,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who called the behavior “insensitive” and “arrogant.”
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: OMB Releases New Workforce Guidance, Agencies Report More COVID-19 Cases
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
A Crisis Leadership Playbook
Like everyone reading this, I have had to adapt to new realities and life and business rhythms that are radically different than they were pre-pandemic.
Oversight
Anthony Fauci’s Plan to Stay Honest
He’s never seen a disease quite like COVID-19, nor has he ever worked for a president quite like Trump.
Management
White House Releases Coronavirus Guidance for Federal Contractors
Directive comes as the Defense Department announced a contractor died over the weekend.
Defense
Coronavirus Halts Military Travel In and Out of Iraq and Afghanistan
No one comes in until they've quarantined for 14 days, CENTCOM says.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Your COVID-19 Emails, Answered
Katherine McIntire Peters and Tom Shoop join the podcast to react to our readers' stories of their agency issues with coronavirus isolation.
Workforce
Dogs Can Ease Your Self-Quarantine Stress
Dogs can ease our stress during these times of COVID-19 self-quarantine, an expert explains. As an extra bonus, we can do the same for them.
Management
Why the Supreme Court Should Protect the CFPB’s Independence
I led the agency for six years. It must keep doing its important work of protecting consumers.
Route Fifty
Move by Fed May Help Shore Up Short-Term Borrowing for States and Localities
The municipal bond market is experiencing a massive crunch as investors react to the coronavirus pandemic.
Workforce
This Is How We Can Beat the Coronavirus
Mitigation can buy us time, but only suppression can get us to where we need to be.
Management
How to Maintain Physical and Mental Health during Coronavirus
There are plenty of ways to keep your mind and body active and healthy during the outbreak.
Route Fifty
States Postpone Elections, Explore Options for Mail-In Voting
Traditional polling places could be hazardous during a time when people are supposed to keep their distance from one another. But one expert says many states won’t be able to swiftly transition to mail-in systems.
Management