Management

Couch, Private Meeting Booth or Desk? Feds Can Come Try Out New Office Digs in D.C.

This is part of GSA’s “workplace 2030” initiative as federal agencies work on their post-pandemic plans.   

Workforce

House Overseers Are Looking Into the GSA Administrator’s Telework

GOP-led committee is seeking details about Robin Carnahan's work arrangements, as it attempts to get more federal employees back in the office .

Management

Where Will The FBI HQ Go? The Omnibus Tells GSA To Consult With Lawmakers

The FBI headquarters was a sticking point in the final hours of government funding negotiations.

Tech

GSA Tests Energy Tech to Achieve Federal Sustainability Goals

The agency is looking at solar tracking, off-grid mobile charging and carbon pollution-free electricity to meet goals set in a December 2021 executive order.

Oversight

Longtime GSA Official Jim Russo Dies at 65

Colleagues remember a technical expert, a trusted collaborator and a caring friend.

Employee Policy

After years of delay, we soon may know new FBI Headquarters location

The law enforcement agency will either be in Greenbelt, Md., Landover, Md., or Springfield, Va.

Tech

GSA to Study Demographic Equity in Remote Identity Tech

The agency plans to test the accuracy of tools like facial recognition software across different demographic groups. 

Management

After Years of Delays We May Soon Learn the Location for the New FBI Headquarters

The law enforcement agency will either be in Greenbelt, Md., Landover, Md., or Springfield, Va.

Employee Policy

Most agencies plan to cut back on office leases and square footage

GSA set to cut back over next three years—and should, according to GAO, share insights as agencies plan for their post-pandemic real estate needs.

Employee Policy

The Biden administration moves to make unions more accessible to federal contractors

GSA is following through on carrying out a recommendation from the WH task force on worker organizing. 

Pay

GSA announces travel per diem rates, and more

This news comes as a part of a weekly roundup on pay and benefits ...

Management

GSA’s Dave Zvenyach to Exit Government

In his position leading the Technology Transformation Services, Zvenyach oversaw 18F and other key programs including the burgeoning identity shared service Login.gov.

Employee Policy

Top GSA buildings official discusses future of federal offices

“Right now, what I think the opportunity is is to have fewer buildings and better buildings,” the Public Buildings Service commissioner told lawmakers. 

Management

Top GSA Buildings Official Talks About the Future of Federal Offices

“Right now, what I think the opportunity is is to have fewer buildings and better buildings,” the Public Buildings Service commissioner told lawmakers.