The Case for a Strong Career Leadership in the Federal Government
Leadership and morale are intrinsically linked. Ultimately, the first step forward in addressing team morale and agency performance must be to invest in and strengthen career leadership.
GAO Highlights OPM's Outstanding Issues in Hiring, Performance Management
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued an update to its priority open recommendations for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
House Passes NDAA with Pentagon Budget of $840.2 Billion
The House of Representatives passed last week its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2023 by a vote of 329-101.
Federal Veterinarians Dedication to Public Service
There are significant gaps between the perceptions of an agency’s leadership and the realities of management. And this is where National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV) comes in.
MSPB Overturns “Inflexible” Precedent Requiring Remand Consideration
In overruling Wynn v. U.S. Postal Service, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) set out factors for analyzing whether affirmative defenses have been waived or abandoned.
Back in Action: A Conversation with the Newly Confirmed MSPB Members
This week on FEDtalk, we recognize the upcoming National Whistleblower Appreciation Day with all three newly confirmed Members of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
Smithsonian, ATF Stage Fire in Collections Storage Room
The Smithsonian Institute, with the assistance of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), staged a mock environment that would reflect realistic conditions in the event of a fire.
Twenty Years of Advancing African Americans in Federal Government
The African American Federal Executive Association, Inc. (AAFEA) was founded in February 2002 by African American members of the Federal Senior Executive Service (SES).
Images of Distant Galaxies Captured by NASA’s Webb Telescope
This week, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released the first full-color images from its newest space telescope: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
'Exemplary' Staffers Believe Congress Isn’t Functioning Properly, Citing Polarization
A recent report from the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) and the Partnership for Public Service found 76 percent out of 128 congressional staffers believe Congress is not functioning.
OPM, Contractor Reach Preliminary Settlement in Data Breach Class Action
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and its security contractor Peraton Risk Decision reached a preliminary settlement with a class action lawsuit concerning data breaches.
Biden Administration Reports Progress in Achieving Workforce, Customer Service Goals
For the third quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2022, the Office of Management (OMB) reported solid progress toward advancing the customer experience imperatives and workforce priorities.
CBP-OPR Identifies Unnecessary Use of Force in Border Patrol Incident, No Evidence of Striking Migrants
The Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) found no evidence that the Border Patrol (BP) agents struck the migrants but noted an “unnecessary use of force.”
Issues at the IRS Highlight Professional Vulnerabilities for Federal Managers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is under fire for alleged poor performance. No matter where these allegations lead, good managers are bound to get caught up in the controversy.
United We Stand: Changing the Lives of Federal Employees
Last year, the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) celebrated 35 years of standing with federal employees. With your support, we stand committed to this mission.
What is the Appropriations Committee?
Congress can be complicated. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) explains what the Appropriations Committee is and how Congress funds the government every year.
POTUS Signs Trio of Bills into Law Concerning Cybersecurity
President Joe Biden signed three bipartisan cybersecurity bills into law to address the shortage of talent, local and state security measures, and advance electronic records modernization.
Federal Firefighters to Receive Short-Term Pay Raise Mandated by Infrastructure Bill
In a statement released last month, the White House outlined modifications to federal wildland firefighter pay and benefits as mandated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58).