Workforce
It Pays to Work In the Nation’s Capital
Working in or for the federal government, especially in Washington, looks like a good bet during the pandemic.
Defense
Defense Companies Scramble to Make Virtual Internships Work
Despite the economic crisis, the industry has too much to do, and not enough people to do it.
Management
Work Stress May Be Killing You
If you've got too much on your plate at work or feel like you don't have control over your job, the stress may lead to depression or a higher risk of death.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Fighting Bad Information About the Pandemic
The University of Arizona's Diana Daly joins the podcast to talk about how governments and organizations can counter conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 crisis.
Workforce
How You Can Avoid ‘Zoom Fatigue’
Zoom meetings can feel more taxing than face-to-face meetings, a psychologist says.
Management
The Feds Gave a Former White House Official $3 Million to Supply Masks to Navajo Hospitals. Some May Not Work.
Zach Fuentes, former deputy chief of staff to President Trump, won the contract just days after registering his company. He sold Chinese masks to the government just as federal regulators were scrutinizing foreign-made equipment.
Management
Social Security Continues to Drag Its Feet on Paid Sick Leave, Telework Advancements
Labor leaders say agency officials have proposed setting preconditions on employees’ use of recently enacted partial paid sick leave, potentially in violation of the law.
Route Fifty
Weeding Out Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Just Became More Difficult
Millions of out-of-work Americans are filing for unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic and fraudsters are using the unprecedented crush of filings to take advantage.
Workforce
Take Care of Your Mental Health — Your Job May Depend On It
Many are turning to alcohol and drugs to cope with stress. You should rethink that strategy, especially if you have a security clearance.
Pay & Benefits
Employees Concerned After Agency Threatens Furloughs Over Budget Shortfall
Employees ask Congress to "please bail us out."
Nextgov
Census Bureau Seeks Industry Input on Cybersecurity Acquisitions Strategy for Next Decade
With data collection for the 2020 census underway, the bureau is thinking about how artificial intelligence and other capabilities might help address sore points.
Management
New Bill Would Create a ‘DemocracyCorps’ for Election Administration
Workers would help register voters and facilitate safe voting options.
Route Fifty
The States With the Worst Job Losses
Labor Department data released on Friday shows the states with the highest unemployment rates in April, and how many jobs were lost that month as the coronavirus upended the economy.
Management
Labor Authority Reverses Previous Decision, Stays Implementation of SSA Contract With Administrative Law Judges Union
The Social Security Administration had already stated that it would not impose the new collective bargaining agreement while a federal lawsuit from the judges’ union was pending.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Agencies Prepare for ‘Above Average’ Hurricane Season Amid Pandemic; Pentagon Says Some Telework Policies Might Become Permanent
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Nextgov
Bill Would Increase Broadband, Telehealth Capabilities in Rural America
Senate legislation would direct $2 billion in funding to help meet increased broadband demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
Oversight
Analysis: Congress May Not Like It When Trump Fires An Inspector General – But It Can’t Do Anything To Stop Him
President Trump isn't the first president to get rid of inspectors general. He is the first to assert that inspectors general investigations into his administration's actions are unconstitutional.
Employee Policy
DOD issues guidance on resuming routine activities
Defense Secretary Mark Esper issued five-step guidance to local commanders who want to reduce health protection condition levels and resume normal and routine activities.
Employee Policy
Pandemic upends agency continuity plans
Agencies are rethinking how they should plan for isolated employees working remotely for extended periods of time.
Workforce