Workforce
In Speech, Biden Says The U.S. is 'Unbowed and Unbroken'
Courtney Bublé and Tom Shoop join the podcast to discuss the State of the Union address and if government works..
Nextgov
Biden’s State of the Union Highlights Semiconductor Success and Big Tech Privacy Concerns
The president applauded the CHIPS and Science Act and urged lawmakers to crack down on big tech’s data privacy and surveillance practices.
Management
Biden Uses the State of the Union to Demand More Federal Resources and Less Legislative Brinkmanship
The president also calls for a dramatic uptick in federal watchdog spending.
Nextgov
VA Centers Talent Recruitment and Remote Work in Its Operations Revamp
The agency’s chief people officer described efforts to attract high-skilled workers affected by layoffs across the tech sector and expand telework opportunities to modernize tech-centric operations.
Workforce
'I Do Not Have Enough Agents,' a Border Chief Tells Congress
At contentious hearing, all sides largely agree the southwest border needs more federal resources.
Management
The HHS to Industry: Let’s Connect on Medical Supply Chain Issues
The pandemic showed “the need for critical public health industrial investments at a scale never seen before in the United States,” an HHS official says.
Workforce
NSA Bills Itself as a 'Soft Landing Place' for Laid off Tech Workers
The intelligence agency has been quietly moving over the past few months to recruit talented workers affected by the wave of layoffs at tech companies and startups.
Defense
China’s Balloon May Have Taught Pentagon More Than Beijing Learned From It, General Says
Still, NORAD’s chief says the U.S. military took “precautions,” including “non-kinetic effects.”
Tech
Bring on the Chatbots: How AI Can Assist Government Customer Service
Cyara's James Isaacs joins the podcast to discuss how technology can help give citizens a better customer experience.
Nextgov
NSA Bills Itself as a 'Soft Landing Place' for Laid off Tech Workers
The intelligence agency has been quietly moving over the past few months to recruit talented workers affected by the wave of layoffs at tech companies and startups.
Pay & Benefits
A Senator Is Once Again Trying to Keep TSP Investments Out of China
The TSP Fiduciary Security Act would require the agency that administers the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program to consider national security issues as part of its decision-making process.
Workforce
Biden’s New Policy to Protect Federal Scientists May Lack Teeth to Prevent Retaliation
The federal science community is concerned that the Biden administration is "blowing it" in its efforts to shield employees from undue influence and political retribution.
Oversight
Biden’s Plan for Ending the Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 Signals a Pivotal Point in the Pandemic—4 Questions Answered
President Joe Biden’s intention to end the national COVID-19 emergency will have long-lasting ripple effects on federal programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Management
IRS Sends Black Taxpayers at Least 2.9X More Audit Notices
Researchers demonstrate how the IRS could tweak its secret algorithm to reduce the audit disparity facing Black taxpayers.
Workforce
OPM Deputy Touts Agency’s Newly Proactive Stance on Labor Issues
Rob Shriver says recent efforts by officials to mediate labor-management disputes is part of the Office of Personnel Management’s transformation into being the government’s leader on human capital issues.
Workforce
The TSP Transition is Still Giving Users Some Problems
Abraham Grungold joins the podcast to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the new recordkeeper.
Nextgov
White House OSTP Deputy Director to Step Down
Alondra Nelson will leave her White House post on Feb. 10.
Management
Senators Make Bipartisan Push to Unload or Upgrade Federal Property
Excess federal space could be leased to solar companies or universities, lawmakers say.
Management
Louis DeJoy Laments the Existence of USPS' Regulator
The postmaster general jokes he would be better off without the regulatory commission, which exists to protect Americans from the Postal Service's monopoly.
Oversight
Congressional Black Caucus Meets with Biden to Push for Police Accountability
Last year, at least 1,192 people were killed by law enforcement officers in the U.S., and 26% were Black people despite making up more than 13% of U.S. population
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