Workforce
USPS is getting better at hiring, but half of non-career postings still have no applicants
Postal management rejects inspector general findings and says it has encountered few workforce challenges.
Management
OPM guidance details when agencies can ask about applicants' criminal history
Though the federal government had already implemented a form of “ban the box” administratively, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act necessitated an update of the policy.
Workforce
Under-resourced FEMA would see new commitment to growing workforce under bipartisan bill
The agency has struggled to keep pace with new and increased demands.
Workforce
Can Biden’s new jobs program to fight climate change attract women and people of color?
The American Climate Corps program aims to recruit a diverse workforce. But it will face challenges including low pay, the need for child care, and historic discrimination against women in the trades.
Workforce
State, Defense departments announce deal to expand military spouse access to remote work jobs
The move to allow federal employees to telework while overseas with their service member spouses is part of a larger effort to boost recruitment of military spouses.
Workforce
Biden announces first tranche of Climate Corps jobs with hopes of segueing thousands into federal service
Participants can leverage their experience into federal internships and jobs.
Management
Skills-based hiring for contractors advances in the House
The Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act would remove degree requirements from federal contract work in some instances.
Workforce
OPM finalizes reforms to federal internship programs
Biden administration officials hope improvements to the federal government’s Pathways Program will make it more appealing for potential applicants and easier to use as an agency recruitment tool.
Workforce
O’Malley urges lawmakers to support hiring money for Social Security
President Biden’s fiscal 2025 budget proposal would boost the beleaguered agency’s funding by 9% over fiscal 2023 levels, which the new commissioner said is key to improving customer service.
Workforce
Expanding flexible work options in the federal government is no longer optional
COMMENTARY | To retain and attract top talent, government and public-sector employers must take the lead in adopting and adapting to flexible work arrangements.
Workforce
Championing an expanded role for HR in the federal government
COMMENTARY | Human resources executives have the lead role in creating a great workplace and building the workforce agencies need, writes one observer.
Workforce
Applications for revenue-generating IRS jobs are ‘far below’ agency goals
The tax agency is facing major hurdles with its big ambitions for hiring to slash uncollected taxes.
Management
Federal managers play a key but forgotten role in job satisfaction
COMMENTARY | A recent GAO report examining employee engagement at TSA underscores the need for a people-centric approach in attracting and retaining talented workers.
Workforce
Lawmakers debate the role of an overworked and under-resourced FEMA
Despite some hiring success, FEMA is taking on more tasks while operating at 65% capacity.
Workforce
These agencies would make the biggest workforce gains in Biden's scaled back 2025 budget
Several agencies have particularly ambitious growth plans, while some are surprisingly seeking cuts.
Workforce
Biden order expands federal apprenticeships, reestablishes labor-management forums
Federal employee unions say the new order provides much-needed teeth to the president’s existing labor policies.
Management
These are the 8 biggest agency and program reforms in the first FY24 spending bill
Lawmakers include budget cuts, hiring initiatives and new priorities in first of two appropriations packages.
Pay & Benefits
How diverse candidates can better navigate the security clearance process
COMMENTARY | Simple steps can make the security clearance process less of a barrier to keeping diverse candidates out of government careers.
Workforce
Biden administration details strategic plan to hire military spouses
Improving the recruitment and retention of spouses of servicemembers has been a bipartisan priority in recent years, as military families report economic precarity as a reason to leave public service.
Management
OPM unveils its ‘future of work playbook’ for agencies to revamp HR processes
The federal government’s dedicated HR agency’s latest piece of guidance offers a list of concrete ways that human capital leaders can implement the Biden administration’s workforce agenda.
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