2023 Women's History Month Celebration
We have an opportunity and an obligation to shape the workplace of the future reflecting our rich diversity, and leading with equity, inclusion, and accessibility, for all.
Congress Punts Government Funding to Lame Duck Session
Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown by punting appropriations with the stopgap measure hours before funding expired. The continuing resolution (CR) expires on December 16.
Lawmakers Consider Codifying Federal Management, Information Offices
Lawmakers in both the House of Representatives and the Senate are considering proposals to establish and codify federal offices that will help implement agency policies.
GAO Reports Most Agencies Will Reduce Office Space in Coming Years
The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to use the pandemic's impact on office space requirements to reevaluate the size and scope of the government's real estate portfolio.
Congress Plans for Continuing Resolution as the White House Issues Funding Requests
Lawmakers are working on a continuing resolution (CR) to extend current government funding levels—which is set to expire on September 30, 2022—through December 16, 2022.
Reinforcing the Significance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
We have an opportunity and an obligation to shape the workplace of the future reflecting our rich diversity, and leading with equity, inclusion, and accessibility, for all.
Back in Action: A Conversation with the Newly Confirmed MSPB Members
This week on FEDtalk, we recognize the upcoming National Whistleblower Appreciation Day with all three newly confirmed Members of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
What Kind of “Significant Change” in Working Conditions Protects Whistleblowers?
The law recognizes managers retaliate against whistleblowers via personnel action. Though common, one of the hardest to quantify is “significant change in duties, responsibilities, or working conditions.”
Navigating New Personnel Issues in the Pandemic Era
This week’s FEDtalk show features Attorneys from the federal employment law firm Shaw Bransford & Roth to discuss personnel issues and emerging trends in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Proposed Legislation to Ensure Relief for All Toxic-Exposed Veterans
A year-long, bipartisan initiative is set to deliver health care and benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to all toxic-exposed veterans.
DOJ, EEOC Launch Initiative to Combat AI Discrimination During Hiring Process
This week, the Justice Department and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) launched a new joint initiative to combat the disability discrimination in federal hiring.
Recognizing Public Servants, Their Successes & Their Needs
Telling the stories of what government does, and of the public servants who do the work, will play a big role in moving the needle on trust in government.
New Ethics Rule Allows Federal Employees to Accept $10K in Legal Funds Donations
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) released a proposed rule this week removing limitations for federal employees who accept donations to pay their legal fees.
MSPB Issues First Precedential Decision in 5 Years in Jurisdiction of Employee’s Appeal
On March 24, 2022, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a precedential opinion determining that it did not have jurisdiction over an employee’s appeal.
IRS Aims to Clear Backlog in 2022 Amid Announcements of Hiring Spree, Reentry Plans
As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to work through existing backlogs, the filing deadline for taxpayers remains Monday, April 18, 2022.
The Future of Virtual and Hybrid Events
COVID-19 ushered in a shift from physical events to the rapidly evolving digital environment. This week on FEDtalk, we remenise to the period of grasping at straws and the future of virtual events.
Perceptions of the Federal Government | Partnership for Public Service
With panelists Loren DeJonge Schulman, Nadzeya Shutava and Paul Hitlin, the Partnership for Public Service discusses how to improve the public's perception of the federal government.
Data Literacy Could Be an Essential Skill for the Federal Workforce
A new report released last week by the Data Foundation looks at 10 innovations in data literacy that federal agencies can use to effectively navigate the ever-changing data landscape.