Workforce
New Attorney General Thanks Employees for Their Public Service, Vows Commitment to ‘Norms’
Merrick Garland addresses the Justice Department’s over 115,000 employees on his first day in office.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Relief Checks Coming as Early as This Weekend; A Bipartisan Effort to Extend Small Business Loan Program
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
More Than a Dozen IG Vacancies Await Nominees from Biden
The positions are critical to ensure ethical, effective operations at a time when agencies are disbursing billions of dollars in pandemic relief.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: The 1-Year Anniversary of Lockdowns; Former FDA Heads Call on Biden to Announce His Nominee
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Senate Committees Advance Nominee for No. 2 Spot at OMB
The White House has yet to name a new pick for director after Neera Tanden withdrew last week.
Management
Global Media Agency Works to Restore Trust and Credibility Post-Trump Era
Actions include reinstating top officials, rectifying financial management and reaffirming the “firewall” that protects journalistic independence.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: A $250M Initiative to Promote Coronavirus Safety and Vaccines; USDA Considers Non-Pandemic Telework Policy
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Senate COVID Package Includes Extension of Leave Reimbursement for Contractors
Industry groups applaud the move, led by a bipartisan pair of senators.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Publishes Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals; White House Creates Gender Policy Council to Address Pandemic
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
NIH Director on the Coronavirus Response: ‘We're Not Done Yet Here in March of 2021’
Government Executive interviewed Dr. Francis Collins about vaccines, long-term COVID, structural racism in research, workforce morale and more.
Management
OMB Nominees Pledge to Avoid Future Shutdowns, Improve Budget Stewardship
Biden’s picks for deputy director and deputy director for management told lawmakers they are committed to transparency and improving fiscal oversight.
Management
Federal Housing Finance Agency Improves Its Employee Satisfaction Scores
It’s “important for all federal employees to be regularly reminded about the bigger impact they have,” said Director Mark Calabria.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Watchdogs Suggest Improvements for IRS and OSHA’s Pandemic Operations
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Neera Tanden Withdraws Nomination for OMB Director
This comes after senators raised concerns about her partisan history and mean tweets.
Management
OMB No. 2 Nominee Pledges to Restore Morale in the Federal Workforce
"Often in these budget deals that come up, one of the main losers are federal workers," said Shalanda Young.
Oversight
Report: Biden Administration Could ‘Freeze’ Additional Trump Regulations
The consumer advocacy group Public Citizen identified errors by the previous administration in issuing last-minute rules.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: FDA Greenlights Third Vaccine; Shipment and Distribution Begins
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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.
Management
Lawmakers and Professional Association Call for Extension of COVID Leave Reimbursement Provision for Contractors
CARES Act section allowing flexibility for agencies to reimburse contractors for sick or paid leave is set to expire next month.
Oversight
Watchdog: Prisons Bureau Could Do a Better Job Using Data to Help With Hiring, Retention
Advice comes as a House bipartisan caucus on BOP reform is relaunched.
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