Management
VOA’s Leader Talks About Navigating Employee Morale, International Crises and More
Yolanda López said employees “were hungry for information and transparency” when she took over as acting director when President Biden came into office.
Management
A New Director Is Bringing Hope to the Federal Prisons Agency
However, her previous work leading the Oregon Department of Corrections has not gone without criticism.
Employee Policy
CDC Director looks to make culture and operations changes
The news comes as part of our roundup of COVID-related news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Dr. Fauci Will Leave Government, But Isn’t Retiring
“The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier because of him,” said President Biden.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Director Looks to Make Culture and Operations Changes
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Employee Policy
Unions, employee groups and lawmakers condemn threats of violence against feds
The FBI’s search of President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago has spurred anti-government sentiment on online forums.
Management
Biden Administration Enters a ‘New Phase’ of Monkeypox Response Amid Reports of Troubles
As of Aug. 17, there were 13,500 reported cases of monkeypox in the United States.
Employee Policy
Employees of now-embattled DHS IG gave supervisors high marks
The office had improved scores on the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey in leadership, innovation and employee recognition.
Oversight
Top Democrats Accuse the DHS Watchdog of Obstructing Their Investigations
Inspector General Joseph Cuffari defended his office’s work, but lawmakers pushed back.
Management
Unions, Employee Groups and Lawmakers Condemn Threats of Violence Against Feds
The FBI’s search of President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago has spurred anti-government sentiment on online forums.
Employee Policy
Oversight community takes steps for more diversity
A new DEIA roadmap reflects goals the president has for the federal workforce overall.
Oversight
Employees Within the Now-Embattled Homeland Security Watchdog Office Gave Their Supervisors High Marks on a Job Satisfaction Survey
The office had improved scores on the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey in leadership, innovation and employee recognition.
Employee Policy
Threats of violence against FBI agents ‘absolutely unacceptable,’ says FLEOA
The threats have been coming, after the FBI searched President Trump’s Florida residence Aug. 8.
Oversight
The Oversight Community Is Taking These Steps to Be More Diverse and Inclusive
A new DEIA roadmap reflects goals the president has for the federal workforce overall.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: An Update on the Contractor Vaccine Mandate
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
Former watchdog has ideas on dealing with poorly performing IGs
The former acting Pentagon inspector general asks, “Who is watching the watchdogs?” Proposed solutions include possibly imposing term limits on IGs, making it mandatory that presidents specify reasons for their removal and others.
Workforce
Threats of Violence Against FBI Agents Are ‘Absolutely Unacceptable,’ Says Federal Law Enforcement Group
The threats come after the FBI searched President Trump’s Florida residence on Monday.
Oversight
A Former Watchdog Has Ideas on Dealing With Poorly Performing Inspectors General
The former acting Pentagon inspector general asks, “Who is watching the watchdogs?”
Management
Biden’s Pick to Lead the Cancer Research Agency Has Been at the Vanguard of Treatment Advances
The president has made ending cancer a main initiative of his administration.
Management