The Reimagined National Air and Space Museum
As we head into an active hurricane and wildfire season in the face of a changing climate, be prepared and visit ready.gov for resources on emergency readiness and best practices.
EEOC Reports Men Occupy Majority of Federal STEM Workforce, Women Disparate
A report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) examined the federal workforce’s gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) roles.
Education Department Announces Public Service Loan Forgiveness Overhaul
The Biden Administration announced this month a comprehensive overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program—a recruitment policy for the federal workforce—to simplify the process.
House Passes FY23 Minibus, Silently Endorses 4.6% Pay Raise for Federal Employees
In advance of the August recess, the House of Representatives passed a massive spending package for fiscal year (FY) 2023.
Agency Insisted Employee Submit Health Records Indicating Condition's Lack of Threat
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) clarified that an employee’s absence resulting from a mental health condition does not, on its own, suggest that the employee is likely to do harm.
VHA Staffing Shortages Worsen After Years of Improvement
In a recent report, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) found Veterans Health Administration (VHA) personnel shortages after years of improvement.
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.