Management

GovExec Daily: Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Is Still In Limbo

Clifford Robb joins the podcast to discuss administrative burdens in education forgiveness and the future of college debt.

Workforce

FLRA Restores Pre-Trump Doctrine on When It Can Intervene in Ongoing Arbitration

A decision by the then-Republican controlled FLRA in 2018 led to a tripling of some cases on the agency’s docket.

Management

Congress Prepares One-Week CR as Lawmakers Announce Progress Toward Full-Year Funding Deal

Agencies face a Friday night shutdown threat, though lawmakers are looking to punt that to just before Christmas.

Workforce

Women at the FBI Training Academy Faced Sexist Jokes and Other Inappropriate Behavior, IG Finds 

The Justice Department inspector general made seven recommendations for addressing disparities, which the FBI agreed with. 

Workforce

How the $857.9 Billion Annual Defense Bill Could Impact Women and Military Families

The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, includes provisions addressing sexual violence and challenges related to family relocation.

Tech

'It's a Great Time' for Laid off Tech Workers to Take a Job at VA, Agency CIO Says

During a media call on Friday, the VA’s CIO and CTO discussed the department’s efforts to attract new talent amid thousands of layoffs across the tech sector.

Oversight

Republicans Say They'll Go Back to the Basics With Oversight Priorities

The new chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee says it will return "to its primary duty to root out waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the federal government."

Workforce

GovExec Daily: The Only Certainty is That Cryptocurrency is Here to Stay… And Will Be Regulated

Nextgov's Alexandra Kelley joins the podcast to discuss how Washington is eyeing cryptocurrency.

Tech

More States Move to Ban TikTok From Government Devices

Maryland joined South Dakota in announcing a ban on state employees or agencies from using the app on government-issued devices, while South Carolina asked for it to be blocked.

Management

OPM to Agencies: Set Up ‘Success Metrics’ to Show How You're Building Stronger Workforces

The federal government’s HR agency is taking a data-driven approach to advancing the workforce portions of the Biden administration’s management agenda.

Management

House GOP Pledges to Prioritize More Border Personnel in New Congress

Republicans preview how they will address rising border crossings once they control the House.

Nextgov

'It's a Great Time' for Laid off Tech Workers to Take a Job at VA, Agency CIO Says

During a media call on Friday, the VA’s CIO and CTO discussed the department’s efforts to attract new talent amid thousands of layoffs across the tech sector.

Special Report Defense

‘Broken Culture’ Keeps Troops at Risk of Sexual Assault, Advocates Say

They wonder whether real change is possible before today’s leaders age out and leave.

Management

It’s Now Easier to Remove Federal Employees with Disabilities

An MSPB decision has opened the door for federal agencies to remove employees based only on stigma and stereotypes.

Management

Coronavirus Roundup: Updated Boosters for Youngsters and More Time to Get Your Real ID

There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

Bill to 'Stop the Government Speak' in Agency Documents Clears Senate

The proposal would expand and update an existing law on plain language requirements for agencies.

Tech

GovExec Daily: Meet Me in the Metaverse? Tech Trends for Next Year

Deloitte's Scott Buchholz joins the podcast to discuss the new report on technology trends for the coming year.