Management
Coronavirus Roundup: A CDC Team Is Honored for Its Vaccine Distribution Work
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Employee Policy
FDA internal review of infant formula shortage found workforce problems
Staffing shortages and insufficient training contributed to the crisis, investigators said.
Management
The Senate Has Confirmed a VOA Veteran to Lead the Global Media Agency
Lawmakers and union officials have been concerned recently about slashing staff at the Office of Cuba Broadcasting.
Employee Policy
These are the winners for the annual ‘Oscars of government service’
These awards are especially important “during these turbulent times when federal employees have been threatened and demonized,” nonprofit leader says.
Management
The FDA’s Internal Review of the Infant Formula Shortage Found Workforce Problems
Staffing shortages and insufficient training contributed to the crisis, investigators said.
Management
Biden Said the ‘Pandemic is Over,’ Now Republicans Want the Administration to Act
According to the White House press secretary, the president said we must keep fighting the pandemic, but “we can acknowledge the massive amount of progress that we have made.”
Workforce
These Are the Winners for the Annual ‘Oscars of Government Service’
These awards are especially important “during these turbulent times when federal employees have been threatened and demonized,” nonprofit leader says.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: New COVID Datasets and Strike Teams Are Targeting Fraud
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Legislation Increasing Whistleblower Protections for Federal Employees Gets House Approval
It is one of several bills House lawmakers took up this week to improve government transparency and accountability.
Management
Lawmakers Take Another Step Toward Avoiding the Chaos of the Last Presidential Transition
A bill would require transition resources to go to both sides if there is a time period when the election results are in doubt.
Employee Policy
State Department releases roadmap for increasing diversity and equity
The department also announced last month a new, paid fellowship and internship program aimed at bringing individuals with diverse backgrounds to the department.
Employee Policy
The House plans to take up whistleblower protections legislation
The bill would fill in gaps from previous whistleblower legislation, according to a coalition of advocacy groups.
Management
State Department Releases its Roadmap for Increasing Diversity and Equity
The department also announced last month a new, paid fellowship and internship program aimed at bringing individuals with diverse backgrounds to the department.
Oversight
The House Plans to Take Up Whistleblower Protections Legislation
The bill would fill in gaps from previous whistleblower legislation, according to a coalition of advocacy groups.
Employee Policy
The Biden administration releases its plan for updated COVID shots
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s this week’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Here’s How the Nation’s Elections Clearinghouse is Gearing Up for the Midterms
The chair of the Election Assistance Commission is encouraging individuals to sign up as poll workers.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Biden Administration Releases its Plan for Updated COVID Shots
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s this week’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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.
Oversight
Lawmaker Looks to Increase Congressional Oversight of Embassy Projects
A new bill comes in response to issues identified in the construction of a new embassy compound in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Management