Workforce

GovExec Daily: How Human Capital Officials See White House Budgets

Dr. Reginald Wells joins the podcast to discuss his experience with budget blueprints as Deputy Commissioner of the Social Security Administration’s Office of Human Resources.

Management

Biden Employs Aggressive Strategy to Sideline Top Career Officials at Consumer Protection Bureau

Current and former employees say the administration is flouting civil service protections—and its own promises.

Workforce

Even Feds With Lifetime Tenure Can Be Fired for Cause, Court Rules

The dismissal does not require a special procedure, court finds in new precedent-setting case.

Management

Report Calling for At-Will Federal Employment Suggests Trump Workforce Policy Isn’t Going Anywhere

Experts say the release of a controversial paper advocating at-will employment for federal workers portends future efforts to strip employees of civil service protections.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: Human Capital Lessons from the COVID-19 Crisis

Deloitte’s Libby Bacon joins the podcast to discuss how public sector organizations can be more effective, post-pandemic.

Management

Biden Administration to Grant TSA Employees Full Collective Bargaining Rights, Better Pay

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ordered Transportation Security Administrator David Pekoske to align employees’ rights with those enjoyed by the vast majority of federal workers, including access to the General Schedule pay system.

Management

Agencies Recognize LGBTQ+ Employees During Pride Month

This fits into the Biden administration’s overall goal of advancing equity and diversity. 

Workforce

GovExec Daily: Should Your Salary be a Secret to Your Coworkers?

Dr. Peter A. Bamberger joins the show to discuss his research on pay transparency and organizational behavior.

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

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.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: Telework and Federal Labor-Management Relations

Robert M. Tobias joins the show to discuss how the remote work experience could provide a path forward for negotiations.

Management

The Foundation of the GS System Has Become a Sham

The failure of the job classification system affects every HR practice and puts billions of dollars in payroll in question.

Management

Big Government Is Back. Is the Civil Service Ready?

The administration must seriously consider whether the civil service is equipped to effectively implement Biden’s vision. A new book offers guidance.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: How Feds Have Maintained Their Resolve During the Pandemic

NARFE's Jessica Klement joined the show to talk about civil service and the COVID-19 crisis.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: How FEVS Scores Changed During the Pandemic

Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss how the annual survey shook out during 2020.

Management

A Commitment to Admire

While the political winds may shift in Washington, the nonpartisan civil servants in every state and territory are part of the bedrock of our democracy.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: The View From a Federal Employee

Fed Upward host Love Rutledge joins the podcast to discuss her civil service career and how feds feel about how the public sees them.

Management

House Democrats Say Title 5 Protections Would Fix TSA’s Morale, Retention Woes

Advocates say now is the time to grant airport screeners with the same protections enjoyed by the rest of the federal workforce, including their bosses.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: A Strategy for Strengthening the Workforce

Dr. Donald F. Kettl joins the podcast to discuss the Biden administration's relationship with the civil service.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: Why Public Service Recognition Week Matters

The Partnership for Public Service's Jordan LaPier joins the podcast to discuss how civil servants are being honored May 2-8.