OPM Directs Agencies to Implement Choice of Workforce Development Priorities
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) instructed agencies to implement two of the four primary priorities outlined in the 2022 Federal Workforce Priorities Report.
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.
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).
DOI Probe Finds Hundreds of Children Died at Indian Residential Schools
The Department of Interior released a report last week detailing the federal government’s efforts between 1819 and 1969 to coerce Indigenous children to integrate into American society.
MSPB Confirms Lack of Jurisdiction Concerning EEO, Title VII Reprisal Cases
The Merit Systems Protection Board followed the precedent of several circuit courts in resolving that they are not the proper forum for allegations of retaliation for Title VII-related issues.
Introducing the Office of Technical Assistance
On June 9th at 2PM EDT, join Professional Managers Association (PMA) in a live panel discussion for an overview of the Internal Revenue Service's policy section and economic crimes teams.
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.
ED Cancels $6.8 billion of Public Servants’ Student Debt, Launches Appeal Process for Denials
The Education Department announced Wednesday that recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program had improved the accessibility of the program.
The Partnership Finds Perception Shift in Survey on Public Trust in Government
A survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service found public mistrust of the federal government; however, the same sentiment does not translate to federal employees or agencies.
Recognize the Efforts of Public Servants This Month and Always
When employees feel valued at work, it increases engagement, productivity and loyalty. Recognition shows employees that they are valued and they are not invisible.
OSC Made “Preliminary Determination” Closing Your Case? No Response Needed Says MSPB
When an employee exhausts administrative remedies through the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), they gain the right to appeal directly to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
White House Aims to Ensure Transparency, Proper Oversight of Infrastructure Funds
The White House intends to ensure accountability, efficiency, and transparency, as federal agencies implement the bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117–58).
Speaker Pelosi Issues Pay Order, Requires Minimum $45k Annual Salary for House Staff
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced Friday that the House of Representatives will now require staffers earn a minimum annual salary of $45,000 and expanded the cap to $203,700.
Public Service Recognition at Energy
The Office of Environmental Management at the Department of Energy addresses the talented, dedicated public servants who work across our government and make #GovPossible.
Proposed Rule Expands Ban-the-Box Policy for Federal Agencies, Contractors
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is soliciting comments before the deadline of June 27, 2022, on the proposed rule, which appeared in the Federal Register on Wednesday.
MSPB Rules Employee Charged with Falsification in the Hiring Process Intended to Mislead
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) instructed the Army to separate an employee from service after a probe found falsified documents during the hiring process.
Biden Administration, Federal Workforce Organizations Celebrate Public Service
In embracing all things #GovPossible, the federal community continues to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) 2022.