GovExec Daily: Why Aren't Public Servants Taking Vacations?
Nextgov's Frank Konkel joins the podcast to discuss burnout and workforce issues.
Lawmakers Want to Know if the Biden Administration Needs More Money to Protect Feds
Amid rising threats, Democrats ask if DHS is doing enough to ensure federal employees are safe.
A Conservative Group Wants to Make It Easier for Feds to Bust Their Own Unions
Union officials said the agency at the heart of a case asking when employees can seek to decertify their unions after a bargaining unit consolidation could have a conflict of interest.
GovExec Daily: How to Handle – or Mishandle – Classified Documents
Lindy Kyzer joins the podcast to discuss what happens to a clearance holder if they find themselves in a pickle similar to the one former President Donald Trump finds himself in.
More Than 1 in 3 Government Employees Haven’t Taken a Vacation in Last Year, Survey Says
Public sector employees cite the cost of taking time off as a key reason why they aren’t vacationing.
Immigration Judges Say the FLRA Made Up Rules to Decertify Union
In its appeal in federal circuit court, the National Association of Immigration Judges accused the Federal Labor Relations Authority’s then-Republican majority of already deciding to decertify the union before considering arguments in the case.
A Space Workforce Initiative Launches Amid Concerns NASA Has Insufficient Staffing for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA first identified its failure to plan for its workforce needs over the long term in 2016, but has yet to address the issue.
GovExec Daily: Getting Things Done in a Bureaucracy
Former agency officials Marina Nitze and Nick Sinai join the podcast to discuss their new book.
The FLRA Issues Another Complaint Against EEOC, This Time Over Tampa Union Evictions
Officials with the union representing EEOC employees said a steward was kicked out of their agency-provided office space after highlighting long-running anti-union animus by management at the Tampa field office.
The White House's Cyber Office Seeks a Workforce Lead
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said Wednesday that the cyber workforce problem is a top priority.
The COVID-19 Vaccine May Become Annual, like Flu Shot
Move could provide clarity for people who have been trying to keep track of if and when they should get a booster
Women Are Reentering the Workforce, but Black Women Face Continued Hurdles
Women may be reentering the workforce, but the numbers are uneven, with more Black women leaving.
GovExec Daily: The Law That Transformed the Civil Service
Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss the Pendleton Act
Thousands of FDA Employees Could Face Furloughs or RIFs if Congress Doesn't Act Soon
Congressional inaction would leave FDA's drug and biologics evaluation with limited capacity to function.
America Is in the Middle of a Labor Mobilization Moment – with Self-Organizers at Starbucks, Amazon, Trader Joe’s and Chipotle behind the Union Drive
Public support for unions is at a near 60-year high. Meanwhile, self-organizers at major American chains are spearheading a new movement to mobilize.
GovExec Daily: The Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Plan
The Student Borrower Protection Center's Ben Kaufman joins the podcast to talk about how the Department of Education will administer the new White House debt relief program.
GovExec Daily: How the Revised CDC Guidelines Will Affect Feds
Federal employment attorney Stephanie Rapp-Tully joins the podcast to how the new guidance will affect feds and contractors.
VA Nurses Stage Demonstrations to Protest Understaffing
Employees are taking on more work than ever, causing burn out and high turnover. VA hopes new pay authorities will reverse that trend.
White House Seeks Input on Federal Evidence Agenda For LGBTQI+ Equity
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy wants to know about possible blind spots preventing agencies from understanding what disparities are impacting the LGBTQI+ community nationwide, from accessing healthcare to housing.
The Perks of Positivity May Depend on Race and Culture
"There may be nuance in terms of what positive psychological factors protect people, depending on their race and their culture...""
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