Sondland v. Pompeo Highlights the Financial Vulnerabilities of Federal Managers
Recently, news broke that former Ambassador Gordon Sondland, a key witness in the 2019 impeachment probe, is suing former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the U.S. government for recoupment of $1.8 million in attorney’s fees.
Feds Deserve Due Process
On paper, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is an independent, quasi-judicial Federal agency that exists to hear appeals from federal employees who are subjected to adverse actions by their agency; for example, a whistleblower who was subjected to a suspension or demotion as a result of their actions would appeal their case to the MSPB.
President’s Budget Calls for Pay Raise, Workforce Investment
The White House released President Joe Biden’s full fiscal year 2022 budget on Friday. The budget proposal includes a pay raise for federal employees and pledges to focus on strengthening the workforce.
An Overview of President Biden’s Budget Proposal
President Joe Biden recently released a $6 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2022. The budget proposal would raise total spending to $8.2 trillion by 2031. It includes a call to increase spending on infrastructure through the American Jobs Plan and includes the American Families Plan, which is meant to address child care, universal prekindergarten, and paid family and medical leave.
Postal Service Reform Act Could Raise Health Insurance Premiums for Federal Workforce
The Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, introduced in the House by House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY), could raise health insurance costs for both employees and retirees in the federal workforce. A Senate companion bill was also introduced by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) and Ranking Member Rob Portman (R-OH).
20th Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference
Join the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) for the 20th Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference this June 9-11! This year's theme is "Fostering Social Equity: Innovation and Change" signifying an emphasis on developing and promoting concrete actions with lasting impact.
Post-Pandemic Relocation and Talent Management Strategies: Responses and Perspectives from North American Public Service Leaders
BGRS Relocation Inc. and the Senior Executives Association (SEA) are excited to announce the release of our ground-breaking research report, “Post-Pandemic Relocation and Talent Management Strategies: Responses and Perspectives from North American Public Service Leaders.”
10 Minutes to Start Your Day Right! - MORNING MOTIVATION | Motivational Speech 2020
The way you set up your morning can set the tone for the entire day. Learn how to start your day off on the right foot with morning motivation and tips for having a great day.
MSPB Releases Research Brief: Agency Leader Responsibilities Related to Prohibited Personnel Practices
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) recently released a research brief on Agency Leader Responsibilities Related to Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPPs). The brief directs the head of each agency to engage in certain activities to prevent the occurrence of PPPs.
OPM Releases Tip Sheet Focusing on Employee Mental Health
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a tip sheet for human resources (HR) staff at federal agencies as employees prepare to return to the office following the pandemic. The release of the tip sheet coincides with May being Mental Health Awareness Month.
Republican, Democrat Lawmakers Offer Opposing Views on How to Bring Federal Employees Back into Office
In a May 18, 2021 letter to Kathleen McGettigan, Acting Director at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) called for federal employees to return to in-person work as soon as possible. On the contrary, Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) argued in his own letter that agencies must proceed with caution surrounding reopening to prevent harm to the federal workforce.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month | Talks at Google
In honor of mental health awareness month, watch these clips of a few individuals discussing the importance of mental health and ways to prioritize it.
A New Push for Scientific Integrity Across Government
Seven days after his inauguration, President Biden issued a memorandum declaring, “It is the policy of my Administration to make evidence-based decisions guided by the best available science and data,” requiring sweeping review and implementation of science-based policies and practices across the executive branch.
#FedLifeHacks: It's Important to Us Too
The Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund’s (FEEA) priorities are the same as those of Feds, inside and outside of the workplace — our #FedLifeHacks program was launched two years ago to accomplish this mission.
Understanding the Cost of Long Term Care
Planning for your future health care costs can be a daunting task. But a long term care event can happen at any time, and the financial and emotional strain that comes with it can have an impact on you and your loved ones. By educating yourself about long term care now, you’re better prepared to make care choices in the future. One of the most important parts of planning for long term care is figuring out how to pay for it.
Preselection Coupled With Service Discrimination Violates USERRA, Rules Federal Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit described the litigation of a case it adjudicated on May 14, 2021 as “the decade-long journey of a hard-working man who served his country honorably, only to face workplace discrimination on the basis of that service.”
Future of the Federal Financial Management Workforce
Take agile government principles, add strategic foresight, shake with CPAs, and you get a vision from the Chief Financial Officers Council to build a federal financial management (FM) workforce and the “CFO of the Future Now- The 2030 Plan.”
Alarm Raised About Mischaracterization of Enterprise Risk Management
An increasing trend of conflating risk management and enterprise risk management (ERM) in government has drawn the attention of the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management (AFERM), whose board of directors issued a warning statement last week.