Making Employees Happy at Work | TEDtalk
The world's workforce includes three billion workers, but only 40 percent say they are happy at work.
POTUS Uses State of the Union to Call Federal Employees Back to the Office
At President Biden’s inaugural State of the Union address, he outlined priorities for the federal workforce, including returning feds to in-person work.
GAO Report Highlights Need for Comprehensive OPM Guidance to Address Staffing Shortages
Using the personnel mobility program, established under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (PL 91-648), agencies can address critical skills gaps through temporary assignments.
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.
White House Provides Further Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Policy
Agencies are to allow employees up to 4 hours of administrative leave to get a COVID-19 vaccination, and up to 2 days of administrative leave following a dose resulting in an adverse reaction, according to the latest guidance from the White House Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released on August 25.
Supporting Career Governmental Leaders Lead Through Change
The Senior Executives Association is focused on providing federal, career senior governmental leaders with opportunities to lead, collaborate, network, learn, and grow during a challenging period in our history. The future of federal work, the workplace, and federal leadership will look nothing like the world we lived in before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Customer Service Legislation Advances Through Senate Committee
The Federal Agency Customer Experience (FACE) Act recently advanced through the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill now faces a full Senate vote before moving forward to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Thank God It's Monday! | Positive Psychology
Many people don’t like Mondays. Here are a few tips for creating a more positive workforce and making the most of Monday.
OPM Issues Interim Rule for Recruiting and Hiring Student Interns
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released an interim rule on August 18, 2021 that would make it easier for student interns to be hired by federal agencies. In the past, federal agencies have had stringent rules surrounding their internship programs leading to a path of full employment. This new policy would make it easier for agencies to recruit and retain talented interns.
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Releases Updated COVID-19 Testing FAQs
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, launched by President Biden to guide federal agencies on safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, has released a new set of FAQs surrounding COVID-19 testing procedures.
President Biden Announces Intent to Appoint FLRA Federal Service Impasses Panel Members
On August 23, 2021, President Biden announced his intent to appoint a group of members to the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) Federal Service Impasses Panel. The panel is an entity within the FLRA that currently has no members. The panel chair and members serve on a part-time basis and aid in resolving negotiation impasses between federal agencies and unions representing federal employees.
Partnership for Public Service Calls for Reduction in Number of Senate-Confirmed Appointees, Highlights Trends in Senate Confirmation Process
An August 9, 2021 report from the Partnership for Public Service argues that Senate confirmations of political appointees to fill vacancies are a slow and time-consuming process and many positions should not require Senate confirmation at all.
Supporting Fed Families with Tutoring
With many feds beginning to return to their workplaces at least some of the time and kids heading back to school, FEEA is pleased to continue our tutoring program this fall.
Live at the 21st Annual WIFLE Leadership Training
Each year, the WIFLE Leadership Training brings together women from across federal law enforcement for informative sessions, recruitment initiatives, and an awe-inspiring awards ceremony. This year, FEDtalk recorded live from the event in Tampa, Florida to give listeners an inside look at the event themes, presenters and sessions, guest speakers, and award winners.
iFEST 2021: Learning and Thriving in the New Normal
A year of dramatic shifts in online education and training have made iFEST 2021 a must-participate conference for the distributed learning community. iFEST brings together senior officials and innovators from government, industry, and academia for this three-day online conference to discuss new solutions for the new normal.
It's Not Manipulation, It's Strategic Communication | Keisha Brewer | TEDxGeorgetown
Keisha Brewer, Strategic Communications professional and CEO of the PR Alliance LLC, discusses how we can use effective communication in our everyday lives- both personally and professionally. Her four step approach is helpful in finding new approaches to communication and putting them to use.
GSA Releases FY 2022 Per Diem Highlights
The General Services Administration (GSA) recently released the federal per diem reimbursement rate that applies to federal employees traveling in the continental U.S. (CONUS) during FY 2022. Federal agencies use per diem rates to reimburse employees for expenditures incurred during official travel.
New IG Memo Finds HR Deficiencies at DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a management advisory memorandum to leaders at the Justice Management Division (JMD) identifying a number of concerns with human resources policies and data. The memo notes several continued deficiencies initially identified in DOJ OIG’s October 2020 report on enhancing human capital titled “Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Department of Justice 2020.”