Senator Grassley Questions IPA Authority, Ex-Google CEO’s Influence
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Federal Workers Prepare for Changes Under New House Rules Package
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Federal Workforce Priorities Left Unfinished in 117th Congress
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Congress Passes Appropriations, Averting Government Shutdown
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Congress in a Rush to Finish Omnibus Bill
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Annual Defense Authorization Includes Federal Workforce Provisions
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Legislation to Protect First Responder Retirement Clears Congress
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Stakeholders Push to Prevent Firings of Career Staff
A coalition of nearly 50 organizations urged Congress to pass the Preventing a Patronage System Act in the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last week. This week, two lawmakers echoed that call in an op-ed published in GovExec.
OPM Releases 2022 FEVS Results, New Diversity and Innovation Indexes
On Thursday, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released the government-wide results of the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). The survey asks employees their views on their current work environment, including management, policies, and new initiatives.
As Federal Agencies Disclose Vaccine Enforcement Actions, the Disciplinary Process Begins
As the vaccine mandate deadline looms for federal employees, agencies are beginning to plan and initiate their enforcement plans. On October 18, 2021, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced in a memo “progressive enforcement actions” regarding vaccine mandates for civilian employees, contractors, and visitors.
OPM Releases Additional Guidance on Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate
On October 1, 2021, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Kiran Ahuja announced further guidance on the implementation of the vaccine mandate. The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued instruction to assist agencies with implementing the vaccination requirement and outlining steps for enforcing the mandate which requires all federal workers be fully vaccinated by November 22, 2021.
The Partnership, EY Release Public-Private Talent Exchange Benefits Report
The Partnership for Public Service (Partnership), in collaboration with Ernst & Young LLP (EY), released a report on September 27, 2021, outlining an exchange of cross-sector talent to strengthen the private workforce and foster federal enterprise. Further, the Partnership establishes best practices for design and implementation of talent exchange programs coordinated with recommendations for Congress.
What It Takes to Become An SES: Are You Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?
Join YGL and The Senior Executives Association for an information packed panel discussion on "What it takes to become an SES". This presentation will help participants prepare for SES. This will help you be more strategic in your career advancement. The five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's) will also be addressed.
Emergency Leave Transfer for Federal Employees Adversely Affected by Hurricane Ida
In a September 3, 2021 memo, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Kiran Ahuja announced the establishment of an Emergency Leave Transfer Program (ELTP) to help federal employees who were adversely affected by Hurricane Ida.
President Biden Formally Announces FY 2022 Pay Raise
President Joe Biden submitted an alternative pay plan to congressional leaders on August 27 authorizing a 2.7 percent pay raise for most general schedule civilian employees. The raise is effective January 1, 2022.