EEOC Report Finds Rise in Compliance with Antidiscrimination Law at Federal Agencies
Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) revealed progress among (Equal Employment Opportunity) EEO directors reporting directly to agencies leaders.
Clash Continues Over Public Service Reform, Schedule F Amongst Lawmakers
Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX), Mary Miller (R-IL), Troy Nehls, R-(TX), Bob Good (R-VA), and Lauren Boebert (R-CO), introduced legislation this week to eliminate several federal civil service protections.
Inspiring Public Innovators to Meet Challenges Big & Small
On Challenge.Gov, the General Services Administration (GSA) invites you to collaborate with the federal government to solve problems facing the American public.
Agency Leaders Should Use Pandemic Lessons in Workplace Planning, OMB Says
In a July memo, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young instructed agencies to consider telework and remote work when planning their office workspaces.
The Challenges that All Managers Face, Old and New
In many ways, a federal employee who has been promoted to become a manager or supervisor is starting at square one. And at the beginning, you need all the help and support you can get.
Federal Managers—Know Your Exposure
Whether it’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints, allegations of whistleblower retaliation, or hostile work environment, federal managers are constantly subjected to investigations.
MSPB Finds Veterans Employment Violations Require Reconstructed Selection Process
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) ruled that an agency’s mere reannouncement of the original vacancy doesn’t constitute a proper reconstruction under veterans’ preference laws.
Lawmakers, Administration Officials Clash Over Federal Workforce Flexibility
Last month, Biden Administration officials testified before the House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Government Operations on plans for the future of the federal workforce.
Continuing Resolution Appears Inevitable as Senate Appropriations Negotiations Stall
As Senate lawmakers remain divided on top-line funding levels, reports indicate that a continuing resolution (CR), or government shutdown is inevitable.
GAO Reports Continuing Resolutions Cause Administrative Burdens, Stunted Services
In a new report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlighted the impact of continuing resolution (CR) on federal agencies and how they seek to mitigate the ensuing disruption.
What’s in Your Go Kit?
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.
You're in Luck—FEDcon22 is Just Around the Corner!
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) hosts FEDcon22, a one-of-a-kind forum celebrating the dedication of America’s civil servants between August 21-23, 2022.
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.