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Why Won’t More Older Americans Get Their COVID Booster?
Approximately 1 in 3 Americans 65 and older who completed their initial vaccination round still have not received a first booster shot. The numbers dismay researchers, who say the lag has cost tens of thousands of lives.
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Census Hired Hundreds of Thousands to Conduct Its 2020 Count. It Didn’t Vet A Lot of Them.
Applicants with major issues in background checks were allowed to work at the agency, IG says.
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Appeals Board Rules That Feds Disclosing Discrimination Will Get No Whistleblower Protections
Those employees must pursue a different path, though it is one that presents unique difficulties.
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EEOC Union Decries Agency’s Unilateral Decision to Return to Office
The American Federation of Government Employees Council 216 has filed an unfair labor practice complaint, alleging the agency bypassed ongoing negotiations over the return to traditional work sites and engaging in “surface-level” bargaining.
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As Turnover Soars, Most VA Employees Say They Were Not Emotionally Supported During the Pandemic
Front-line staff were largely unaware of VA's offerings to support employee well-being, new survey finds.
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GovExec Daily: Why Aren't More Feds Taking Advantage of the Roth TSP?
GovExec contributor Dallen Haws joins the podcast to discuss feds' retirement investment options.
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5 Things Women Job Seekers Want
Women want better pay and work-life balance but also value working in diverse organizations, among other factors, a new Gallup poll reveals.
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6 in 10 Americans Would Quit Current Job for Remote Position
Work-life balance is increasingly important for today’s post-pandemic workforce.
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Coronavirus Roundup: The FDA Limits Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Authorization
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
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GovExec Daily: Roe Could Be Near Its End. Can Feds Join Protests?
Lindy Kyzer joins the show to discuss what the Hatch Act says about public political activity.
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Senators, Labor Are Eyeing Adding More ALJs to the Social Security Administration Union
Democrats and advocates feel emboldened after the Biden administration encouraged agencies to search their ranks for misclassified workers.
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Millions of Tax Returns Are Currently Delayed Due to IRS Staff Shortages
The tax agency has hired less than 10% of the processing staff it says it needs, IG finds.
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These Agencies Performed the Best—and Worst—on Key Employee Morale Questions
Although the 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is missing some broad historical metrics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a look at individual questions can offer some insights.
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GovExec Daily: The OPM Chief Wants to Hire Thousands
Erich Wagner speaks to OPM Director Kiran Ahuja about a “call to service” to encourage people to apply for the more than 8,000 jobs
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GovExec Daily: You Need to Understand How to Best Use Data
Data Society's Merav Yuravlivker joins the podcast to discuss how government can better use information for better customer experience and mission delivery.
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State Department Says It's Rebuilding After Trump 'Decimated' It, but Will Still Fall Short on Some Key Biden Goals
State is looking to fill vacancies and budget shortfalls.
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VA Downplays Its Role at the Border Amid Backlash, But Defends Potential Deployments
Republican lawmakers say tapping VA resources to confront any crisis would harm veterans.
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President Biden Just Gave Federal Employees a Big ‘Thank You’
He presented the presidential rank awards in conjunction with Public Service Recognition Week.
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GovExec Daily: How Will One City's Salary Transparency Rules Affect Hiring Nationwide?
Attorney Peter J. Glennon joins the podcast to discuss a new law that will go into effect later this year and how it will impact workers outside of New York City.
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