Mika's Management Minute: Managing Teleworkers
Managing teleworkers can feel unique and difficult. Here are some quick tips for managing remote employees.
The Time to Improve Telework in the Federal Government is Now
The last update to federal telework policy was the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 more than twelve years ago—long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a reliance on telework.
House Oversight Committee Advances Federal Telework Expansion Bill
The House Oversight and Reform Committee advanced legislation this week aimed at enhancing federal telework policies by a vote of 23 to 17.
Survey Illustrates Disparate Access to Telework at Justice
An in-depth survey of U.S. Attorney Offices (USAOs) revealed varying degrees of telework flexibility under the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA).
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.
VA Reconsiders Workforce Benefits to Address Health Care Staffing Challenges
In a meeting with stakeholders and local staff, Secretary Denis McDonough affirmed burnout and low salaries are causing poor employee retention at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Tech Modernization Initiative at OPM Raises Concerns Amid Budgeting, Scheduling Issues
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) noted in a recent report that the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Federal Financial System’s modernization initiative is delayed through October 2023.
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Federal Employees Back to the Office
The RETURN Act (S.3672/H. R. 6703) would require federal agencies to revert all of their telework policies to what they had in place on December 31, 2019 and overwrite union contract provisions that differs.
OPM Reports Nearly Half of Federal Employees Teleworked in FY 2020
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently released its fiscal year (FY) 2020 annual report to Congress on telework across the federal government. Conducted between November 1 and December 12, 2020, OPM distributed online surveys to 91 agencies, of which 87 responded.
House Oversight Committee Aim to Boost Young Federal Workforce with Telework Benefits
On December 1, 2021, the House Oversight and Reform Committee Subcommittee on Government Operations convened with the goal of exploring ways to attract and retain young employees, particularly those teleworking for government jobs.
OPM Outlines the Future of Remote, Telework for Federal Agencies
In a report released on November 12, 2021, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) urged agencies to ensure telework is a permanent component of workforce policies, aligning with telework expansion support from the Biden Administration.
3 steps to stop remote work burnout | The Way We Work, a TED series
Working from home during the pandemic has been a unique and sometimes difficult experience for many of us.
New OPM Final Rule Supplies a Flexible Hiring Process for Military Spouses
On September 21, 2021, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses, a final rule that allows federal agencies to waive established hiring practices for select military spouses.
How to turn off work thoughts during your free time | Guy Winch
During the pandemic as many of us telework, it can become difficult to separate our personal and professional lives. Learn some tips from Guy Winch on how to create a better work/life balance and reduce anxiety.
OPM Releases Status of Telework Report for FY 2019
In March 2021, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released its “Status of Telework in the Federal Government Report to Congress,” which showed the extent of federal telework in FY2019 (October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019). The report is the last governmentwide data collection on telework before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Distance or Disconnect? Coming Together When Your Team is Apart
Please join us on April 27th for a unique event open to all federal employees and those working in the federal space. The Senior Executives Association and the Treasury Executive Institute have partnered with the Arbinger Institute to provide an insightful 90-minute discussion around leading virtually through the lens of an outward mindset.
How to Create a Productive Workspace at Home
Working from home every day can start to feel boring and mundane. Learn how to spruce up your workspace and inspire both creativity and productivity with this video!
CISA Releases Guide on Safe Teleworking Practices
With many federal employees now teleworking, the importance of working from home securely and safely is high. In response to both new and old cybersecurity risks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a guide to help individuals and organizations safely telework for the long-term.