Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Holiday Week Catch-Up

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Agencies Will Still Have ‘Their Own Parameters’ on Returning to the Office Amid COVID Surge

There is no new guidance on reentry to workplaces, other than updates to reflect the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.

Management

NIH Scientist: ‘It’s Time to Get Really Serious’ About a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine 

Three National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases officials recently published a commentary about this. 

Oversight

Agencies Are Getting Better at Using the Defense Production Act for Pandemic Response

A watchdog report shows progress just as the Biden administration plans to increase reliance on the law to combat the omicron variant.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Tracking Vaccine Mandate Clauses in Contracts; Dr. Collins Has Stepped Down as NIH Director

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Oversight

Lawmakers Propose Reforms Following ‘Flagrant Mismanagement’ of Trump Hotel Lease

Oversight of the lease has been the subject of controversy for years from lawmakers, government watchdogs and outside groups.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Injunction on Health Care Workers Vaccine Mandate Amended 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Workforce

Will Federal Employees Get Extra Time Off at Christmas? 

Since Christmas falls on a Saturday this year, feds are likely to just get off that Friday. 

Oversight

Republicans Try to Undo Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate

This is similar to the attempt to block the private business vaccine rule. 

Management

Biden’s FDA Pick to Prioritize Workforce Retention, Trust

Dr. Robert Califf already served in the role under the Obama administration. 

Management

Biden Orders Agencies to Take Steps to Improve Government Customer Service

The people-first approach tackles everything from federal benefits to passport services to disaster recovery. 

Oversight

Republicans Press IRS for Information on Upcoming Tax Season

Their questions are on operational and workforce issues.   

Management

Lawsuit Challenges Biden’s Contractor Minimum Wage Regulation

The rule is “an executive power grab to force a social agenda through federal contractors,” said the legal team.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: OMB Guidance on Suspension of Contractor Vaccine Mandate; Booster News 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.