Workforce

FDIC Is Already Reneging on Its New Telework Agreement, Union Says

The National Treasury Employees Union said employees were promised telework with no need to return to the office regularly, only for managers to make attendance at weekly check-in meetings mandatory.

Employee Policy

Survey: More than 1 in 3 government employees haven’t taken a vacation in a year

Public sector employees cite the cost of taking time off as a key reason why they aren’t vacationing.

Workforce

More Than 1 in 3 Government Employees Haven’t Taken a Vacation in Last Year, Survey Says

Public sector employees cite the cost of taking time off as a key reason why they aren’t vacationing.

Employee Policy

Survey: Performance, pressure increased among remote govt. employees during COVID

The survey also revealed managers seem to trust employees to perform more in virtual environments.

Employee Policy

Mobile threats prompt operational changes for government staff

In a recent survey, more than 80% of public-sector workers said they have had to re-evaluate workplace practices as attacks on mobile devices grow.

Employee Policy

FLRA substantiates union accusations against EEOC, over reentry

The federal anti-discrimination agency, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, said it was committed to bargaining “in good faith” with its labor representatives—but stopped short of committing to roll back its unilaterally implemented reentry plan.

Workforce

The Federal Labor Authority Has Substantiated Union Accusations against EEOC Over Reentry

The federal anti-discrimination agency said it was committed to bargaining “in good faith” with its labor representatives but stopped short of committing to roll back its unilaterally implemented reentry plan.

Employee Policy

Hybrid work in government is here to stay

Cisco's Marcus Moffett joins our partner site's podcast to discuss a new report on the future of public sector hybrid work.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: Hybrid Work in Government is Here to Stay

Cisco's Marcus Moffett joins the podcast to discuss a new report on the future of public sector hybrid work.

Employee Policy

Biden officials are defending telework policies assailed by Republicans

Officials from OPM and OMB emphasize that they are focused on improving agencies’ customer service and reforming the recruitment of early career talent into the federal workforce.

Workforce

Biden Officials Are Defending Telework Policies Assailed by Republicans

Officials from OPM and OMB stressed that they are focused on improving agencies’ customer service and reforming the recruitment of early career talent into the federal workforce.

Employee Policy

Solid collaboration tools essential to remote, hybrid work

User-friendly collaboration tools that work as expected are key to remote worker satisfaction, a new survey finds.

Workforce

Solid Collaboration Tools Essential to Remote, Hybrid Work

User-friendly collaboration tools that work as expected are key to remote worker satisfaction, a new survey finds.

Management

Virtual Meetings Stymie Creative Teamwork

Virtual meetings have made remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic possible, but for creative collaboration, it's hard to beat gathering face-to-face.

Employee Policy

EEOC: Reentry continues despite COVID-19 spikes; union wants more communication

Bargaining unit employees are expected to double their amount of in-office work next week, despite increasing numbers of agency offices located in high transmission regions.

Workforce

The EEOC Will Keep Online Mediation Around Post-COVID

The EEOC had to offer mediation sessions online because of the pandemic and the agency wants to keep the virtual option for the future.

Employee Policy

Successor to congressional cyber commission wants WH to lead on related workforce strategy

One recommendation: establish cyber excepted service authorities, like the DHS's newly launched cyber hiring initiative, government-wide.

Workforce

The EEOC Is Proceeding With Office Reentry Plans Despite COVID-19 Spikes. Its Union Wants More Communication

Bargaining unit employees are expected to double their amount of in-office work next week, despite increasing numbers of agency offices located in high transmission regions.