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Martin O’Malley is on a one-year sprint to save Social Security
Despite shaking up the culture one of Washington’s most risk-averse agencies, the former governor said his biggest task is convincing Congress to reinvest in the Social Security Administration’s administrative overhead.
Federal managers play a key but forgotten role in job satisfaction
COMMENTARY | A recent GAO report examining employee engagement at TSA underscores the need for a people-centric approach in attracting and retaining talented workers.
GAO says TSA's employee engagement problems linger, despite some improvements
Though the Transportation Security Administration experienced an uptick in employee engagement following the implementation of major pay increases last year, leaders have not addressed other factors contributing to low workforce morale.
OMB wants public input on privacy impact assessments
A forthcoming request for information includes questions about how agencies procure data about Americans from commercial sources.
O’Malley vows to listen to frontline Social Security workers
President Biden’s pick to lead the embattled Social Security Administration said many of the agency’s challenges can be alleviated by a change in culture.
Data initiatives need to innovate on public engagement: Here’s how we can continue to improve
COMMENTARY | Long-term, effective stakeholder engagement can lead to long-term success.
The Library of Congress is Looking for the Next Oregon Trail Game
Video game developers can win up to $20,000 as part of a new video game contest from the Library of Congress meant to inspire civics-related games.
Lawmakers Are Calling for Permanent Leadership at Social Security
Nearly two years into his tenure, President Biden has yet to name his choice to lead the agency, despite low morale, mounting attrition and lack of progress in labor-management relations.
Avoiding 'Change Overload' for the Federal Workforce
Federal agencies need to consider the emotional reactions their employees are likely to have when told that organizational change, business process change or systems modernization is on the way.
Federal Employee Morale is Falling, and One Group Thinks the Slow Appointments Process Is to Blame
The Veterans Affairs Department was the only large agency to improve on its 2020 score in the latest annual Best Places to Work in the Federal Government report.
Biden Team Wants to Know How Feds Feel About the Return to Office, Inclusion and More
Administration officials are seeking feedback in short “pulse” surveys that will go out roughly every two months.
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Training the Watchdogs: ‘Our Job Doesn't End When You Leave The Door’
Government Executive spoke with Douglas Holt, executive director of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency’s training institute.
NASA Ranks as the Best Place to Work in Government for Ninth Year
The federal government still has “a lot of work to do to improve its competitiveness with the private sector as an employer of choice,” head of the nonprofit that released the rankings says.
Fauci and Other Exceptional Feds to Be Honored at Service to America Awards
Ten government winners among 27 finalists will be recognized at the annual “Oscars of government service.”
Promoting Employee Engagement In a Time of Crisis
A new initiative is needed to create bottom-up demand for improving organizational health and performance.
Treasury Department Officials Are Working to Diversify Bank Partnerships
Corvelli McDaniel and Lorraine Cole won the Partnership for Public Service’s ‘People’s Choice’ award for their efforts on the project.
A Guide to Attracting Talent in Government
Delivering better employee experiences is key.
NASA Ranks as the Best Place to Work in Government for Eighth Year
Partnership for Public Service notes a “modest drop in employee engagement” overall across government.
Survey: Less Than Half of Feds Would Keep Their Jobs if Offered a Similar Position Elsewhere
Only 38% of respondents said they trust their executive leadership.
'You Spoke, We Listened': How HHS Rapidly Improved Employee Viewpoint Survey Participation
Top HR officials made a year-round effort to highlight how the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey shapes the department.
