Job Announcements at DHS Highlight Customer Experience Focus
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is launching a “technologist” hiring initiative to digitize services and reduce the administrative burdens in accessing public services.
Family Plan: Yours, Mine, or Ours?
In life, when deciding on major milestones, having a plan is key. A plan allows you to not only stay on track with your goals, but helps you achieve them as well. When starting a family, the same applies in a joint plan.
OPM Issues PSA Concerning Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program has temporary waivers in place until October 31, 2022. Don’t miss this chance to receive credit towards forgiveness.
Fifth Circuit Limits Fourth Amendment Actions Involving Federal Employees
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit described the case as one presenting “a novel question involving two provisions within the Constitution: the U.S. Postal Service and the Fourth Amendment.”
Congress Plans for Continuing Resolution as the White House Issues Funding Requests
Lawmakers are working on a continuing resolution (CR) to extend current government funding levels—which is set to expire on September 30, 2022—through December 16, 2022.
The Need for Speed in Acquisition Training
On the latest FEDtalk, we take a trip around the track as host Jason Briefel welcomes guests discussing how the training industry is evolving to meet the needs of the federal acquisition workforce.
Grand Challenges in Public Administration
In the information age, new challenges have emerged, and government demands have increased, and over the next decade, all sectors must address a series of critical issues.
Fourth Circuit: MSPB Can't Adjudicate "Mixed Case" of EEO Claims, IRA Appeals
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) lacks jurisdiction to address equal employment opportunity (EEO) claims in “individual right of action” whistleblower reprisal appeals, the Fourth Circuit recently held.
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Releases Revised COVID-19 Testing Guidance
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued updated guidance last week concerning COVID-19 symptom screening and travel for federal employees and contractors.
Administration Strives to Deliver 4.6% Pay Raise to Federal Employees
President Joseph Biden has formally announced his intention to raise the pay of civilian federal employees under the General Schedule (GS) beginning on January 1, 2023.
From Public Service to Financial Freedfom
Join Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC) and Department of Education officials for a webinar on Wednesday, September 7 at 5:00 pm to familiarize yourself with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Investing in the IRS is Investing in America
We’ve often heard that agencies should “do more with less.” When the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) doesn’t have the resources and staff it needs to do its job, law-abiding citizens are harmed.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Surpasses $10 Billion in Debt Relief
The Department of Education announced this week that the federal government has eliminated approximately $10 billion in student loan debt for over 175,000 public servants in just 10 months.
Supreme Court Grants Cert to Split Circuit Decision on DHS Immigration Guidance
As the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits remain divided on halting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) arrest and deportation guidance, the U.S. Supreme Court will step in.
Qualtrics Finds Fewer than Half of Recent Graduates Consider a Federal Career
In a recent survey, Qualtrics observed that more than half of recent university graduates are not considering a position in the federal government.
Reinforcing the Significance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
We have an opportunity and an obligation to shape the workplace of the future reflecting our rich diversity, and leading with equity, inclusion, and accessibility, for all.
Pentagon Releases its First Departmental Social Media Policy
Acting Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Gordon Trowbridge issued a new policy outlining how official social media accounts should advance the mission of the U.S. military.
Proposed Bill Calls for Hill Staff to Enjoy Similar Protections as other Federal Employees
Last week, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced legislation that would equip congressional staff with the same whistleblower rights and workplace regulations as federal employees.