Management
African American Federal Executive Association Builds a Pipeline of Talent for Senior-Level Jobs
A group leader says she is feeling optimistic about what’s to come under President Biden.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats Introduce Slew of Bills to Strengthen Protections for Federal Workforce
Lawmakers are pushing to bolster diversity efforts at national security agencies, require greater transparency ahead of agency relocation efforts, and reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board.
Management
Why We Need to Focus on Pay Equity in Government
President Biden’s promise to “pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all” defines the goal.
Management
Vice President Kamala Harris Emphasizes Speed and Equity in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
In Harris’ first national sit-down interview since becoming vice president, she discusses her focus on an equitable response to the COVID-19 crisis with 19th editor-at-large Errin Haines.
Management
CDC Report Signals the Agency Will Resume Work on LGBTQ+ Health, Advocates Say
The data itself is not new, and advocates are urging the Biden administration to step up efforts to reach queer Americans.
Workforce
With Demand Far Exceeding Supply, It Matters That People Are Jumping the Vaccine Line
When hospital administrators and politicians’ spouses get immunized before people more at risk, it undermines confidence in the system.
Management
Viewpoint: How Biden Can Foster a More Inclusive America
Much like a company with a poor track record on diversity, equity and inclusion, the nation is looking for clear change absent a clear idea of how it will be accomplished.
Management
GovExec Daily: Using Evidence-Based Policy to Further Equality
Grant Thornton's Robert Shea joins the podcast to discuss how the government can use policymaking to promote, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Workforce
Clicks on a Job Site Reveal Hiring Discrimination
A broad look at recruiters' actions on a job website reveals who experiences hiring discrimination and when, report researchers.
Oversight
As Vaccine Rollout Expands, Black Americans Still Left Behind
COVID-19 vaccines are reaching more Americans, but Black residents are being vaccinated at dramatically lower rates in the 23 states where data is publicly available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to release national data next week.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How Feds See Diversity and Inclusion at Work
Government Business Council's Josh Okada joins the podcast to discuss the recent survey of public servants.
Management
Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill: Biden Administration Says It’s Resuming the Effort
The Obama-era redesign of the currency was delayed during the Trump administration.
Management
Survey: 58% of Feds Said Trump Diversity Training Order was ‘Counterproductive’
A majority of respondents from minority groups reported that feeling misunderstood at work made it more difficult to perform their jobs.
Workforce
Segregation Policies in Federal Government in Early 20th Century Harmed Black Americans for Decades
President Wilson sanctioned segregation policies more than a century ago by targeting Black civil service workers.
Workforce
Biden Will Form a Council Dedicated to Policy that Affects Women and Girls
“Too many women are struggling to make ends meet and support their families, and too many are lying awake at night worried about their children’s economic future,” he said.
Management
Biden Order Rescinds Diversity Training Restrictions, Requires Review of Agency Equity
An executive order instructs all federal agencies to “root out” systemic racism from programs and institutions and rescinds Trump's controversial effort to excise so-called “divisive” diversity training programs from agencies and federal contractors.
Management
Biden Appoints Dr. Rachel Levine as Assistant Secretary of Health, a Historic First for Transgender People
If approved, Levine would be the first ever Senate-confirmed trans official in U.S. history.
Management
Black Ambassadors Association Calls for Diversity Reforms at State and USAID
Recommendations address recruitment, assignments, mentoring, promotions and retention.
Oversight
Agencies Are Generally Complying With Trump Diversity Training Changes, Watchdogs Find
A federal judge recently issued a preliminary injunction for the executive order as it applies to contractors and grantees.
Management
Biden Is on Track to Have a Record Number of Women in His Cabinet
Joe Biden has committed to having the most diverse Cabinet in history. It’s likely future presidents will be expected to match or increase representation.
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