Management

‘The Premonition’: Two Takeaways for Government

Michael Lewis’ new book about the pandemic highlights public servants’ enduring challenges in navigating messy bureaucracies.

Management

Biden Says He Is ‘Recommitting to Good Government’ in Full Fiscal 2022 Budget Proposal

It previews priorities in the upcoming president’s management agenda, including scientific integrity, trust in government and equity in policy making. 

Management

GovExec Daily: The Definition, History and Misunderstandings of Critical Race Theory

Atiba Madyun joins the podcast to explain CRT and why so many are upset about it.

Management

Senate Has Passed Three Resolutions to Undo ‘Midnight’ Trump Regulations

Thursday is the estimated deadline for the Senate to use its fast-track authority under the Congressional Review Act.

Management

USPS Faces Preemptive Backlash to Expected Soaring Price Hikes

Customers fear the 7% or higher rate increase allowed under a new pricing system would have a net negative effect on the Postal Service.

Management

Senate Democrats Call on Attorney General to Restore Immigration Judges Union

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee called on Merrick Garland to reverse efforts to decertify the National Association of Immigration Judges and to axe a policy restricting judges' ability to speak publicly on immigration issues.

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1 in 4 Unvaccinated People May not Comply with CDC Guidelines to Wear Masks Indoors, Survey Suggests

Some vaccinated people will still be wearing masks to protect themselves from people who may not be vaccinated or wearing masks.

Management

House Panel Advances Bill Aimed at Preventing Future Schedule F Efforts

The measure would require congressional approval for any efforts to add new classifications of jobs outside of the federal government’s competitive service.

Management

EPA Admits to Altering Science Under Trump, Pledges New Course

Senior management demanded modifications to scientific conclusions that "did not make sense," career employees said.

Management

Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Three challenges stand out as testing our nation’s ability to counter emerging biological threats.

Management

GovExec Daily: The Justice Department's Role in the Pandemic Response

Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss a new task force to combat fraud.

Management

How to be Inclusive of Employees with Mental Health Disabilities

The best way to honor Mental Health Awareness Month is to understand how your actions affect others.

Management

GovExec Daily: Is the Civil Service Ready for the Biden Agenda?

Mark Abramson of Leadership Inc. joins the podcast to discuss how feds are prepared for a new era of big government.

Management

Biden Requires Climate Considerations in Budget Process

The executive order is aimed at identifying and addressing the risks that climate change poses to Americans, the U.S. financial system and the federal government itself. 

Management

How a Key Tool Could Help Agencies Meet New Climate Goals

Climate councils can improve organizational flexibility and responsiveness as sustainability requirements evolve.

Management

Arbitrator: Social Security Engaged in Multiple Instances of Bad Faith Bargaining, Must Renegotiate

In a separate decision, a federal judge found the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the Association of Administrative Law Judges’ suit challenging the constitutionality of appointments to the Federal Service Impasses Panel.