Workforce
Passport Processing at State Slows as Staffing Levels Fall
Beleaguered workers with fewer resources are struggling to keep pace with a record number of passport applications.
Workforce
State's Hiring Freeze Crushed Morale and Impaired Key Trump Priorities, IG Says
The department is still reeling from the hiring pause and civil service staffing is still falling.
Workforce
Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok’s Lawsuit Highlights a Gray Area in the Hatch Act
The act does not address the use of government cell phones to send political text messages.
Workforce
Lawmakers Accuse Trump Administration of Circumventing Congress on Weather Service Staffing
Employees say they are working more overtime on account of vacancies than they are allowed to get paid for.
Workforce
Here's What 12 Democratic Presidential Candidates Have to Say About Public Servants and Their Unions
At forum, 2020 candidates make pledges to support the federal workforce.
Workforce
Mulvaney: Relocating Offices is a 'Wonderful Way' to Shed Federal Employees
White House chief of staff shares the administration's real objective in moving agencies outside of Washington.
Workforce
Lawmakers Look to Virtual Reality for Training Feds
"It's not just a video game," says spokeswoman for New York Democrat who wrote bill creating advisory committee.
Workforce
EPA to Close a Las Vegas Office, Reassign Employees
Agency to seek buyout, early retirement authority despite restrictions from Congress.
Workforce
Homeland Security Has a Problem Hiring and Keeping Women
The department is failing to address known barriers to a number of ethnic and racial groups, a watchdog report finds.
Workforce
Senator Says He Has Trump and McConnell's Support for Bill to End Shutdowns Permanently
Momentum grows for bipartisan bill to prevent lawmakers from leaving D.C. until they pass spending bills.
Workforce
EEOC Makes It Easier for Feds to File Discrimination Appeals
New tool allows feds to "finally" manage cases online, leveling the playing field with agency attorneys.
Workforce
Census Eclipses 500K Applicants, Still Needs 2.3M More
The bureau is working to overcome fears instilled by the Trump administration's court fight to include a citizenship question, official says.
Workforce
Trump's Immigration Shakeups Continue to Cause Headaches for Homeland Security Workforce
Employees face a lack of training and a request to shift away from their day jobs.
Workforce
Interior Announces Plan to Move Bureau's Headquarters, and Some Employees, West
Administration says the moves will better position employees to manage lands, though critics warn of resulting staff cuts.
Workforce
Investigations Into Mistreatment of State Department Workforce are in ‘Final Stages,’ IG Says
The watchdog plans to unveil results of inquiries into political retaliation and the hiring freeze in coming weeks.
Workforce
Career Feds Publicly Defy Trump Administration Over Climate Change
One employee resigns while another challenges an agency chief.
Workforce
Intelligence Bill Would Enhance Whistleblower Protections
New language would “harmonize” procedures seen as confusing.
Workforce
Presidential Hopeful Vows to Double the Number of Career Diplomats at State
Democratic candidate would create new recruiting pipelines and pay structures to boost workforce.
Workforce
OPM Doesn’t Anticipate Furloughs in October
Acting Director Margaret Weichert sought to reassure employees that their jobs were safe despite a recent dust-up with lawmakers.
Workforce
Trump’s Latest Controversial Immigration Appointee Is Already Clashing With His Workforce
Ken Cuccinelli accuses his employees, and their union, of "choosing to deny reality" after they back lawsuit over new policy.
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