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Pay & Benefits
Biden Records Message for Career Feds as He Calls for Boosting Their Minimum Wage
"You're the ones running the show," Biden tells civil servants.
Workforce
'People Are Just Relieved': Career Feds Express Optimism as Biden Officials Take Charge at Agencies
Employees are hopeful they will have better relationships with political appointees than existed under Trump.
Management
Here's Who Is Leading Federal Agencies as Biden Nominees Await Confirmation
They are mostly career executives, but Biden has tasked some Trump officials with temporarily holding onto their positions.
Management
Biden Sworn in as President, Promising Truthful Government to Tackle Crises
The new president quickly turned to a deluge of day one priorities.
Management
Biden's DHS Pick Defends Ethics Record, Promises Morale Boost for Workforce
Alejandro Mayorkas faces sharp questions over prior controversy despite praise for his service.
Management
Biden Names Top Government Management Official
Former Obama adviser to lead Biden's management agenda.
Management
As Secret Service Deploys to Federal Buildings, Employees Across the Country Are Warned to Stay Away
Security concerns in the run up to the inauguration have agencies taking special precautions.
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Management
Homeland Security Begins Vaccinating Its Own Employees, With VA's Help
DHS will start the COVID-19 vaccines in eight locations, but officials hope to expand the offering nationwide.
Management
How Biden Can Use Special Authorities to Deploy His Team on Day One
Trump has delayed key authorities for Biden's team, but the incoming president will likely be able to install key personnel as soon as he takes the oath of office.
Oversight
Democrats Ask Trump Administration to Name Names of Feds Participating in Racist, Sexist Group
Agency says it has taken sufficient disciplinary action, but wants to protect individuals’ privacy.
Management
What Democrats’ Senate Majority Means for Federal Agencies
With control of the Senate and its committees, federal workers can expect a slew of changes in legislative and oversight priorities.
Management
White House Belatedly Issues Request for Resignation Letters From All Appointees
Routine request will help "clear the decks" for President-elect Biden.
Workforce
At Least One Federal Agency Plans to Begin the Biden Administration Under a Hiring Freeze
Resource shortages could hinder Biden's ability to carry out key pieces of his policy agenda.
Management
Agencies Beef Up Security to Protect Federal Buildings Amid Pro-Trump Protests
Thousands flock to Washington as Trump continues to fight against democratic election result.
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Management
Federal Agencies Have Distributed 200K Coronavirus Vaccine Doses So Far
Four agencies have provided the shots from their own distributions, but this only represents a fraction of the doses the agencies received.
Management
Federal Government Crackdown to Cause Major Disruptions for International Shipping in 2021
Few countries are in compliance with an opioids-related mandate set to take effect Jan. 1 as lawmakers criticize Trump administration for "falling down on the job."
Workforce
CDC Panel Designates USPS Workers as Next in Line for COVID-19 Vaccine
Postal employees are part of a group "critical to the functioning of society," per panel's recommendation.
Management
Nine Major Takeaways From the Omnibus and Coronavirus Relief Packages
Funding boosts and hiring pushes are coming for many federal agencies.
Management
Congress Passes Two-Day Stopgap Spending Bill, Narrowly Avoiding a Shutdown
Lawmakers desperately seek to buy more time for final negotiations on spending and coronavirus relief.
Management