Workforce
The Racial Gap in the Financial Industry
Jim Casselberry, CEO and co-founder at Known, joins the podcast to discuss DEI in the banking sector.
Management
GSA Tools Flag Diverse Suppliers for Procurement Officials
Two new online tools give agency buyers a look at diverse vendors and reports on access by new entrants to the federal market.
Pay & Benefits
Ditch Salary History When Setting Job Applicants’ Pay, OPM Proposes
Aimed at reducing gender- and ethnicity-based pay gaps, the initiative would also apply tighter guard rails in cases when an applicant has a competing and higher-paying job offer.
Management
A First-of-Its-Kind Bootcamp for Federal DEIA Officers
A consultancy and nonprofit saw a need for this type of training and joined together to provide it.
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.
Management
A New Report Highlights Procurement Innovation Hubs That May Help Achieve White House Equity Goals
The Partnership for Public Service report identified specific case studies across the federal procurement community that modeled collaboration and could advance White House policies on equity, sustainability and modernization.
Management
NASA Asks How to Better Advance Equity Through its Spending Power
This request for information furthers two executive orders from President Biden.
Defense
Military Readiness, the Pentagon and DEI Programs
Defense One's Kevin Baron joins the podcast to discuss recruiting.
Workforce
OPM Supports Transgender Feds in New Guidance
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, the federal government’s HR agency tasked agencies with updating their policies to ensure they are inclusive toward gender non-conforming employees.
Oversight
How An Inclusive Work Environment Attracts and Retains Tech Workers
An inclusive IT staff helps Detroit close workforce gaps and bridge the digital divide.
Workforce
The Federal Government Paid Out Nearly $70 Million From Discrimination Cases in 2020
A majority of the 14,000 cases filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by federal workers alleged retaliation.
Workforce
State to End Severe Restrictions on Disabled Individuals Entering Foreign Service
The department will pay out $37.5 million as part of a settlement that will make it easier for people with disabilities to serve in the government's diplomatic corps abroad.
Workforce
Better Data Is Needed for Evidence-Based DEIA Policies
Temilola Afolabi joins the podcast to discuss how agencies can improve data collection for equity.
Tech
Needed: More and Better Data for a More Equitable Federal Workforce
The federal government needs quality data systems in place to measure how well education and training programs are preparing skilled workers.
Workforce
Report: 39% Federal Leaders Rate Accessibility as a Top Priority
Budget constraints and old technology add challenges to fully realizing digital accessibility.
Workforce
The Generational Shift Needs to Happen in the Federal Workforce
Anthony Fauci and Max Stier join the podcast to discuss hiring more young people into public service.
Workforce
Biden Administration Releases First-Ever Report on Diversity in Federal Government
The report reflects marginal gains in representation for women and some communities of color.
Defense
The Military Must Recruit More Women, Immigrants for the Future Force, Experts Say
At symposium on building the all-volunteer force of 2040, panelists push back on criticism of diversity initiatives.
Oversight
OPM Has Replaced Its Embattled CFO Following Harassment Report
The Defense Department inspector general recently substantiated complaints that the senior executive sexually harassed subordinates and used racial slurs.
Oversight