Workforce
Coronavirus Cases Are Spiking at Federal Agencies
More than 100,000 federal personnel have now tested positive for COVID-19, with some agencies experiencing acute upticks.
Workforce
Biden's Transition Has Focused on Civil Service Issues as Familiar Faces Spearhead Efforts
Transition working groups on government management topics identify top priorities as Biden seeks to have quick impact.
Management
Biden Transition Team Promises Diversity and Expertise in Federal Leadership
President-elect lays out his first priorities, including some changes to federal agency operations.
Management
Biden Victory Promises End to Tumultuous Four Years for Government Under Trump
The former vice president has said he will lean on and empower the federal workforce.
Management
What the Results in Key Congressional Races Mean for Federal Employees
A look at the 117th Congress and the results of the races that will most impact federal workers.
Management
Here's What Really Happened With Mail Ballots and USPS on Election Day
Postal Service says ballots were delivered on time, though Postmaster General DeJoy faces court censure.
Management
USPS Blames Pandemic for Pockets of Slowed Ballot Processing as Employee Coronavirus Cases Spike
Postal Service says widespread delays for mail in general are attributable to emphasis on ballots.
Management
10 Competitive Races for Federal Employees to Watch
Senate control hangs in the balance as several races of key importance to feds are among the tightest in the country.
Oversight
Trump's Diversity Training Restrictions Draw Lawsuit, As IGs Investigate Compliance
Groups liken Trump's order to McCarthyism and "authoritarian thought-and-speech control."
Workforce
Federal Employees Meet to Discuss How They Can Push Back if Trump Refuses to Leave Office
Sick outs and foot dragging highlight tactics employees could consider if Trump blocks a peaceful transition after losing the election.
Management
USPS Is Again Notifying Employees That DeJoy's Reforms Are Null and Void
Court issues new mandate amid renewed spikes in mail delays.
Workforce
Federal Employees Donate $1.8M in Presidential Race, Mostly to Biden
Those contributing to Trump’s campaign overwhelmingly came from the Defense and Homeland Security departments.
Management
Despite Struggling With Widespread Mail Delays, USPS Is Processing More Ballots On Time
The Postal Service is processing election mail faster than mail writ large.
Workforce
DHS Union Asks for Removal of 'Illegal Gag Order' Asking Employees to Report on Colleagues
Department said that asking staff to inform on coworkers is necessary to protect national security and federal personnel.
Management
Senators Look to Block Land Management Chief After Court Mandated His Removal
William Perry Pendley says he is still running BLM despite court order that he vacate the position.
Management
Census Pulls Back on Year-End Delivery Commitment, Pushes Decision to Career Staff
Rushing in an effort to truncate the data processing timeline has "some risks," bureau official admits.
Oversight
USPS Launched DeJoy's Changes Without Considering Impact, IG Says
Auditors confirm that reforms led to mail delays, fault Postal Service for poor communication.
Workforce
Trump Administration Develops Governmentwide Office Reopening Guidelines, With Contractor Help
Masks, distancing and sensors to track employee movement are all part of GSA’s non-binding coronavirus recommendations.
Management
USPS Delivering More Mail on Time After Walking Back DeJoy’s Reforms
The Postal Service is following several court orders and seeing improvements, though mail delays remain at higher-than-usual rates.
Management