Employee Policy
Senators: More questions for DHS watchdog on reports of sexual harassment, domestic violence
The inspector general had sent them a 17-page response defending his handling of the matter.
Management
As More Monkeypox Cases Pop Up, the Biden Administration is Ramping Up Its Testing And Vaccine Strategy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also activated its emergency response center.
Management
Senators Have More Questions for the DHS Watchdog on His Handling of Reports About Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence
The inspector general had sent them a 17-page response defending his handling of the matter.
Employee Policy
Budding spies might not get weeded out for past drug use
Activists say this would be a practical step to help ensure all the best candidates are getting considered for intelligence jobs.
Employee Policy
Coronavirus roundup: Free, accessible tests for the visually impaired, and more
Here’s a list of recent COVID news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
The Latest on the Formula Shortage and What the Government is Doing About It
Republican lawmakers are demanding a briefing and internal communications from the White House on the shortage.
Employee Policy
These three federal employees landed in hot water over Hatch Act violations
The Office of Special Counsel announced settlements over violations at three agencies: the U.S. Postal Service, Veterans Affairs Department and U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency.
Employee Policy
Afghanistan watchdog blasts State and USAID for ‘sudden refusal to cooperate’
The agencies defended their handling of requests since October and said they’ve “regularly responded” to the office over the years.
Management
Budding Spies Might Not Get Weeded Out for Past Drug Use
Activists say this would be a practical step to help ensure all the best candidates are getting considered for intelligence jobs.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Free, Accessible Tests for the Visually Impaired; Pandemic-Related Delays in Cleaning Up Superfund Sites
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
These Three Federal Employees Landed in Hot Water Over Hatch Act Violations
The Office of Special Counsel announced settlements over violations at the U.S. Postal Service, Veterans Affairs Department and U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency.
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.
Oversight
The Afghanistan Watchdog Blasts State and USAID for ‘Sudden Refusal to Cooperate’
The agencies defended their handling of requests since October and said they’ve “regularly responded” to the office over the years.
Employee Policy
Three options for FBI’s long-awaited new HQ still on the table
The General Services Administration briefed lawmakers on this last week.
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.
Management
How One Federal Agency Meme-d Up Its Social Media
The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to educate, while also "trying to be relevant and engage the public in a fun and different way.”
Management
Three Options for the FBI’s Long-Awaited New Headquarters Are Still on the Table
The General Services Administration briefed lawmakers on this last week.
Management
Biden Will Appoint the First Native American to Be Treasurer of the United States
Chief Marilynn Malerba will oversee the newly established Office of Tribal and Native Affairs.
Employee Policy
DHS is making ‘significant reforms’ to the employee discipline process
The effort comes in the wake of an outside oversight group's allegations of wrongdoing in the inspector general office which the IG contests.
Management