Workforce
The Dark Shadow in the Injunction to ‘Do What You Love’
How managers hijacked the hierarchy of needs for their business practices.
Management
Viewpoint: What Trump’s Picks for the Presidential Medal of Freedom Say About Him
Researchers have analyzed data from the last 50 years of medals to learn what presidents consider important and what legacy they hope to leave behind.
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State Proposal to Mandate Pay for Worker Shift Changes Draws Fire
The California Chamber of Commerce this week branded the bill a “job killer.” But prior research suggests scheduling uncertainty is hard on service sector employees.
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Veterans Affairs Launches Its First 5G-Enabled Hospital
Secretary Robert Wilkie said it was the first in the nation and one of the first in the world.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Unveil Plan to Boost Merit Pay and Slash Pensions
Proposals would help rein in a "swamp monster" of a runaway bureaucracy, lawmakers say.
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How Fines and Fees Reform Became a Priority for Cities Across the Country
Dozens of cities are changing how they collect fines and fees. How did this movement grow?
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Seeking to Deter Would-Be Social Media Stars, Legislator Wants to Crack Down on Ice Cream Licking
A bill in Arizona would make it illegal for people to lick ice cream and return it to the store shelf, a response to a video that went viral last summer.
Oversight
Interior Whistleblower Reinstated and Promoted as Part of Settlement Agreement
The Office of Special Counsel found that department officials retaliated against an employee after he reported insufficient environmental studies of Alaskan drilling sites.
Pay & Benefits
Continuing Your Insurance Into Retirement
Answers to common questions about managing the multiple benefits available to you.
Workforce
OPM Issues Guidance for Federal Employees Looking to Work for the Census
Helping with the count gives civil servants a chance to earn extra money and be part of history.
Defense
What Do You Call the Troops of the U.S. Space Force?
The Pentagon wants your input — and space cadets and spacemen are not under consideration.
Defense
17 Sailors and Six Marines Died in Avoidable Accidents. Congress Asks: Are the Problems Fixed?
After ProPublica wrote about inadequate training and faulty equipment, lawmakers grilled Navy and Marine leaders about the accidents and whether America is ready for war.
Workforce
Job Recruiters Are Wary of 3 Things on Social Media
When you're searching for a job, it might be best to avoid certain kinds of posts on your social media accounts. New research investigates what job recruiters avoid.
Management
Reinventing Government: Learning From a Principle-Driven Reform Initiative
Creating a reform agenda that allows civil servants to be part of the reform can be a huge force-multiplier.
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Proposed Federal Rule Will Undercut State Lending Protections, AGs Warn
The attorneys general are concerned about a strategy that high-cost lenders can use to get around state interest rate caps.
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Recycling Labels Don’t Reflect Reality for Local Governments
A local government official says the federal government could help by setting standards that make clear what plastics are recyclable.
Pay & Benefits
House Votes to End Controversial USPS Payments for Future Retirees' Health Care
Postal Service applauds effort, but says more steps are needed to avoid financial collapse.
Management
House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Presidential Transition Team Ethics Requirements
The Senate-approved measure also has requirements for GSA and other agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Retirement Requests Hit Highest Level Since Trump Took Office
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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