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New background investigation initiative will include everyone by end of 2023
The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program will rely on continuously vetting recipients of security clearances, rather than formal reinvestigations.
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The gray area of shifting federal labor relations policy
The Biden administration has taken a completely opposite approach to federal labor policy than its predecessor, but the intersection of law and policy has left several actions up for interpretation.
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Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
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The IRS calls for more employees to bolster audit capabilities
“Today, the IRS has fewer auditors than at any time since World War II.”
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Reversing Trump, Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program
The Transportation Department’s four-year pilot initiative will permit state and local agencies receiving federal transit or highway money to impose local hiring preferences, such as those favoring veterans, minorities and low-income workers.
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Special commission envisions treating public service more like military service
A report from the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service envisions a more universal idea of service that recruits feds in some of the same ways as the military.
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OPM calls on agencies to prioritize employee mental health
The Office of Personnel Management warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased the need for employee mental health services.
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Committee passes bill requiring employee safety plans prior to reopening
Federal agencies would be required to communicate comprehensive plans to all employees within 60 days of the bill’s passage.
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Full FY22 budget coming May 27
It is expected the Pentagon will seek to retire older systems to free up funding in its budget request.
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Paid parental leave for USPS employees included in postal reform bills
Two pieces of legislation aimed at reducing the financial burden on the U.S. Postal Service and modernizing its operations passed out of committee May 13.
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New background investigation initiative will include everyone by end of 2023
The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program will rely on continuously vetting recipients of security clearances, rather than formal reinvestigations.
-
The gray area of shifting federal labor relations policy
The Biden administration has taken a completely opposite approach to federal labor policy than its predecessor, but the intersection of law and policy has left several actions up for interpretation.
-
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
-
The IRS calls for more employees to bolster audit capabilities
“Today, the IRS has fewer auditors than at any time since World War II.”
-
Reversing Trump, Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program
The Transportation Department’s four-year pilot initiative will permit state and local agencies receiving federal transit or highway money to impose local hiring preferences, such as those favoring veterans, minorities and low-income workers.
-
Special commission envisions treating public service more like military service
A report from the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service envisions a more universal idea of service that recruits feds in some of the same ways as the military.
-
OPM calls on agencies to prioritize employee mental health
The Office of Personnel Management warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased the need for employee mental health services.
-
Committee passes bill requiring employee safety plans prior to reopening
Federal agencies would be required to communicate comprehensive plans to all employees within 60 days of the bill’s passage.
-
Full FY22 budget coming May 27
It is expected the Pentagon will seek to retire older systems to free up funding in its budget request.
-
Paid parental leave for USPS employees included in postal reform bills
Two pieces of legislation aimed at reducing the financial burden on the U.S. Postal Service and modernizing its operations passed out of committee May 13.
-
New background investigation initiative will include everyone by end of 2023
The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program will rely on continuously vetting recipients of security clearances, rather than formal reinvestigations.
-
The gray area of shifting federal labor relations policy
The Biden administration has taken a completely opposite approach to federal labor policy than its predecessor, but the intersection of law and policy has left several actions up for interpretation.
-
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
-
The IRS calls for more employees to bolster audit capabilities
“Today, the IRS has fewer auditors than at any time since World War II.”
-
Reversing Trump, Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program
The Transportation Department’s four-year pilot initiative will permit state and local agencies receiving federal transit or highway money to impose local hiring preferences, such as those favoring veterans, minorities and low-income workers.
-
Special commission envisions treating public service more like military service
A report from the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service envisions a more universal idea of service that recruits feds in some of the same ways as the military.
-
OPM calls on agencies to prioritize employee mental health
The Office of Personnel Management warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased the need for employee mental health services.
-
Committee passes bill requiring employee safety plans prior to reopening
Federal agencies would be required to communicate comprehensive plans to all employees within 60 days of the bill’s passage.
-
Full FY22 budget coming May 27
It is expected the Pentagon will seek to retire older systems to free up funding in its budget request.
-
Paid parental leave for USPS employees included in postal reform bills
Two pieces of legislation aimed at reducing the financial burden on the U.S. Postal Service and modernizing its operations passed out of committee May 13.
