Management

The Gathering Storm Threatening the Civil Service

Conservatives are gearing up for a big debate and attacks that could upend the civil service as we know it. 

Workforce

Are Feds in and Around D.C. Going to Have to Go Into Offices Soon?

GovExec Daily staff discusses the end of "maximum telework" in federal agency offices.

Workforce

OPM Denied 20% of Agency Requests to Let Politicals Convert Into Career Roles

In another 23% of cases, agencies failed to seek permission before letting political appointees "burrow in."

Management

Let’s Rethink the Management of Our Civil Service

In this op-ed, the executive vice president of the Partnership for Public Service posits that we should build up public servants and hold them accountable to improve government performance.

Workforce

Chief Diversity Officers Need to Be Prepared to Manage

Adam Jones and Kevin Johnson join the podcast to discuss the Chief Diversity Officer Bootcamp program.

Pay & Benefits

Pay and Prestige For Civil Servants: The Historical Advantages—and Disadvantages—of Government Work

The advantages have “helped to recruit and keep some very good people in government work,” according to one academic.

Workforce

Biden Is Officially Running For Reelection. What Has He Done For Public Servants?

Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the president's announcement.

Workforce

Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill That Would Cover IVF For Federal Employees

The legislation would require the largest employer-sponsored health insurance program in the world to cover assisted reproductive treatments and services.

Management

What Might a Second Biden Term Mean for Feds? Here’s a Look at The First

Revoking Schedule F, boosting diversity and equity, and restoring scientific integrity has been some of the Biden administration's accomplishments and goals.

Workforce

Conservative Think Tanks Are Preparing a List of 20K Potential Political Appointees in Hopes of Reviving Schedule F

A coalition led by the Heritage Foundation has launched a massive recruitment effort that would grow the ranks of federal political appointees from 4,000 to 20,000 in the next Republican presidential administration.

Management

Biden’s Dilemma, Part 9: Parents Don’t Want Their Children To Pursue Government Careers

The latest in a series of infographics on Americans’ views of government reform heading into the 2024 election. 

Management

Biden’s Dilemma, Part 8: Government Reform Must Be Something He Wants To Do

The latest in a series of infographics on Americans’ views of government reform heading into the 2024 election. 

Management

Biden’s Dilemma, Part 7: Federal Government Breakdowns Are on the Rise

The latest in a series of infographics on Americans’ views of government reform heading into the 2024 election. 

Workforce

The Government Hall of Fame Tells 'Heroic Stories' of Public Service

Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss the GovExec Evening of Honors.

Management

Biden’s Dilemma, Part 6: His Job Rating for Running Government Programs Is Falling

The latest in a series of infographics on Americans’ views of government reform heading into the 2024 election. 

Oversight

A Bill Would Repeal an Expensive Tax Rule For Public Servants

Rep. Abigail Spanberger joins the podcast to discuss her plan to put money in feds' and retirees' pockets.

Management

Biden’s Dilemma, Part 5: He Needs More Government Rebuilders on His Side

The latest in a series of infographics on Americans’ views of government reform heading into the 2024 election.