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The peaceful transfer of power starts now

COMMENTARY | Why we need to talk about election anxiety in the federal workplace.

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O’Malley makes last ditch effort to secure Biden’s budget proposal for Social Security

The commissioner said that without a budget anomaly to boost funding at the agency, the Social Security Administration would need to institute a hiring freeze and would see its workforce fall to a 50-year low.

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The future of the intelligence workforce will center on STEM, diversity and flexibility, experts say

Experts also agreed that the national security workforce will place greater emphasis on DEI efforts and facilitating transitions between federal agencies and private business.

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D.C. lawmaker reintroduces measure to grant whistleblower, OSHA protections to congressional workers

The Congress Leads by Example Act would afford employees of the legislative branch whistleblower and OSHA retaliation protections, along with parental bereavement leave benefits.

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Forest Service chief signals budget belt-tightening is on the horizon for FY2025

Chief Randy Moore said in a statement that the agency is preparing for a pared-down appropriation following the end of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.

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Trump calls federal workforce 'crooked,' vows to hold them 'accountable'

In an interview with a right-wing Youtuber, the former president seemingly alluded to reviving Schedule F and other Trump-era policies aimed at making it easier to fire federal employees.

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The minority talent pipeline is growing for the intelligence community, but representation is falling

The Office of the National Director of Intelligence’s annual demographic report found that while the Intelligence Community has made strong gains in minority applicants, attrition has led to workforce diversity declines over the past two years. 

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The other time an administration sought a ‘more responsive’ federal workforce

An investigator into the Nixon administration’s civil service abuses says Schedule F shares a lineage with the disgraced former president.

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Americans mostly like federal agencies, but there’s a partisan gap

A research nonprofit found that Republicans surveyed were more likely to have more negative views of several agencies than in the past.

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A gender equity group is urging ‘strict and specific’ sexual misconduct reform for the federal workforce

The Department of Justice Gender Equality Network said its employer could serve as a model, following the creation of a sexual misconduct response system at the department last year.

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VIDEO: Hatch Act rules for federal employees, explained

The Hatch Act restricts the political activities of federal workers.

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EEOC withdraws Trump-era proposal cancelling official time for unions reps

The commission controversially approved the idea on a party-line vote just days before President Biden’s inauguration but was caught up in a review of late Trump-era "midnight regulations."

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How the White House cyber czar is working to breathe new life into America’s cybersecurity workforce

The national cyber director wants to prepare the next generation of cyber warriors. It starts with touring schools.

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As millions of acres burn, firefighters say the U.S. Forest Service has left them with critical shortages

The country’s wildland firefighting resources are spread thin, more blazes are imminent, and supervisors of local crews are reluctant to allow firefighters to travel far from home to help elsewhere.

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Partnership for Public Service offers an alternative to “burning down” the civil service

The good government group traditionally has taken great pains to avoid partisan politics, but has become more outspoken since former President Trump unveiled Schedule F.

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‘Bee doctors’ work to prevent colony collapse nets public service award

The work of two scientists from the Agriculture Department’s Agricultural Research Service to find new methods to diagnose and treat pathogens affecting bee health helped earn them the Service to America’s People’s Choice Award

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Teleworking feds are spending 60% of their time working in person, OMB says

In a congressionally mandated report, the Office of Management and Budget rebuffed many common complaints by congressional Republicans about the popular workplace flexibility.

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What should agencies consider for their remote work plans?

A new memo from OPM Acting Director Robert Shriver details specific factors agency leaders should consider when designing their remote work strategy for the federal workforce. 

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The importance of inclusivity in government agencies

COMMENTARY | Through small, thoughtful changes in practices, the federal government can create more welcoming environments for all individuals to improve public trust, engagement, and overall performance.