Management
Almost One Year In: Biden’s Track Record on Nominations and Confirmations
The process underscores the challenges with so many positions needing Senate confirmation, the Partnership for Public Service said in a new report.
Workforce
Some Agencies Report 100% Vaccine Mandate Compliance as Others Begin Suspensions
Agencies continue to see vaccination rates rise as disciplinary actions ramp up.
Workforce
Agencies Must Establish COVID-19 Testing Programs for Certain Unvaccinated Feds and Contractors By Feb. 15
Task force issues new guidance on coronavirus testing for those who report to federal facilities or otherwise interact with the public.
Defense
Who’s in Charge of US Space Policy?
Space professionals worry the National Space Council is ceding its defense portfolio.
Management
Expert: Worries about Democracy Remain a Year after Jan. 6 Insurrection
Nearly a year after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, concerns remain about the state of American democracy, says Michael Traugott.
Management
GovExec Daily: The Customer Experience Under the Biden Administration
John Kamensky joins the podcast to discuss the Executive Order and Presidential Management Agenda Vision.
Management
The Vaccine Rollout Was a Success. But Events Within and Beyond Biden’s Control Stymied Progress.
There were variants, vaccine hesitancy and messaging mix-ups. And, despite campaign promises, Biden and his administration sometimes took actions or made statements without waiting for full scientific evidence to back them up.
Defense
Three Soldiers to Receive Medal of Honor
The awards are for actions during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Management
Biden Orders Agencies to Take Steps to Improve Government Customer Service
The people-first approach tackles everything from federal benefits to passport services to disaster recovery.
Workforce
How the Biden Administration Got Nearly the Entire Federal Workforce Vaccinated
An inside look at the White House's approach to implementing Biden's mandate.
Management
Biden Order Will Make Federal Operations Carbon-Neutral by 2050
Agencies have just six more years before they must stop buying polluting cars.
Management
Biden ‘Will Veto’ Measure to Block OSHA Vaccine Rule
The Senate voted on Wednesday night to pass the resolution.
Management
Judge Suspends Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Nationwide
This follows a preliminary injunction for three states last week.
Management
Presidential Rank Award Winners Announced After a Year’s Hiatus
This year there are 230 winners from 37 agencies.
Management
GovExec Daily: Why This Management Agenda Is Different
Terry Gerton and Robert Shea join the podcast to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s Management Agenda Vision.
Defense
Former Air Force Weapons Chief Tapped as Pentagon’s Lead Arms Buyer
Bill LaPlante has spent the past six years working on military-related tech.
Workforce
Biden Administration Delays Vaccine Mandate Penalties Until 2022
OMB and OPM officials said agencies should extend the counseling portion of enforcement of President Biden’s vaccine mandate through the end of the year, citing recent progress in the federal workforce’s vaccination rate.
Defense
Defense Industry Asks White House to Allow COVID Tests to Substitute for Vax Mandate
Nation’s largest military shipbuilder says it won’t comply until mandate is written into a contract.
Management
White House Diversity Strategic Plan Focuses on Equity in Hiring and Pay
Many of the administration’s strategies dovetail with its efforts to revitalize the federal workforce.
Defense