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Oversight
Can Feds Comment on Roe v. Wade?
The Hatch Act limits political speech, but not personal opinions expressed about politically charged topics.
Workforce
Want to Get Or Keep Your Security Clearance? File Your Taxes
Failure to file taxes displays both a financial and rules-following hubris which can be a particularly painful hurdle for getting or keeping a cleared job.
Workforce
Fed Workers Should Be Careful About Donating Directly to Ukraine’s Military
Donations to an overseas government or agent have to be reported, and federal employees are responsible for ensuring their donation goes where it should.
Workforce
Fixing The Security Clearance Process Has Not Been Forgotten
While security clearance topics might not be making headlines, the process – and how to improve it – remains a priority across government.
Management
The Future of Work Is Flexible
Even for national security workers, remote work options will be more prevalent in the post-COVID era.
Pay & Benefits
How ‘Degree Discrimination’ Can Affect Feds’ Pay
As long as the majority of federal positions require degrees, opening up opportunities to pursue higher education will be key to creating a more diverse workforce.
Pay & Benefits
For Government Tech Workers, Certification Pays Off in Higher Salaries
This chart shows the average compensation for the top 10 IT certifications for cleared and certified professionals today.
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Management
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Evolving Marijuana Laws
New policies don’t mean federal workers should rush to their local dispensary, and national security leaders in particular are urging caution.
Pay & Benefits
Benefits of a Security Clearance: Six-Figure Salary and Job Stability
A new survey of cleared professionals offers a window into their job satisfaction, compensation and future plans.
Defense
Following Leaks, Pentagon Introduces Mandatory Operations Security Training
But many are still unclear if they have to take it.
Workforce
Half of Security Clearance Holders Are Under Continuous Evaluation
If you have an active security clearance and you’re not currently enrolled in CE, you likely soon will be.
Management
Your Security Clearance and Protests: What You Need to Know
You’re free to take to the streets or social media with your concerns—just don’t get arrested.
Management
5 Reasons to Switch Jobs During a Pandemic
Most people are reluctant to change jobs during an economic downturn, but that may not be the best approach right now.
Workforce
It Pays to Work In the Nation’s Capital
Working in or for the federal government, especially in Washington, looks like a good bet during the pandemic.
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Workforce
Telework Should Be an Option for Some Workers With Security Clearances
The reality is that many positions require a security clearance because of where the work is conducted, not the work itself.
Management
Periodic Reinvestigations Are Out, Continuous Vetting Is In for Security Clearance Holders
The shift is part of an effort to identify potential security risks as they occur.
Management
The Holiday Gifts That Could Get Feds In Trouble
Think twice about genetic testing kits and products derived from the cannabis plant.
Management
It’s Time to Reform Intelligence Community Hiring Practices
“We have got to figure out how we can compete for talent more efficiently and effectively,” said Erin Reitkopp, human capital program manager at ODNI.
Management
OPM Cuts Security Clearance Backlog in Half, But Processing Delays Spell Trouble for Pentagon
The National Background Investigations Bureau is barreling through the backlog of clearance applications as the Defense Department prepares to take over the function in October.
Defense