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OPM Modernization is Critical to Building the Federal Workforce the Nation Needs
Rigid and outdated hiring, pay and performance policies and practices are hurting government’s capacity to respond to urgent problems.
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Lawmakers Discuss Ways to Rebuild Federal Scientific Workforce After Exodus Under Trump
Staffing shortages are forcing agencies to defer action on critical work.
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Coronavirus Roundup: More Feds Are Eligible for Vaccines; Calls to Review FOIA During Pandemic
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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At the Women’s Bureau, a Renewed Focus on Passing Paid Leave and LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
Wendy Chun-Hoon, the new director of the Women’s Bureau at the Department of Labor, speaks with The 19th about what needs to inform policies during a perilous time for women in the workplace.
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Group Says Biden Administration Is Firing a Whistleblower Using Revoked Trump Rules
The firing would be a "violation of the president's directive," employee argues.
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Coronavirus Roundup: OSHA to Prioritize On-Site Inspections; New HUD Secretary Emphasizes Safety for Employees and Contractors
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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Only Your Boss Can Cure Your Burnout
People refer to various forms of malaise as “burnout,” but it’s technically a work problem. And only your employer can solve it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Social Media Checks Can Bring Bias into Hiring
The way HR professionals check new job candidates' online info and social media posts, known as "cybervetting," can lead to bias in hiring.
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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.
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GovExec Daily: How OPM Can Support the Workforce in the Biden Administration
Eric Katz talks to OPM's Rob Shriver about the future of feds as the White House looks to recenter civil servants.
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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.
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Pandemic Pushed Many Moms out of the Workforce
New research documents how the COVID-19 pandemic, and resulting loss of in-person education for kids, has sidelined mothers from the workforce.
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GovExec Daily: Biden's Workforce Czar, Morale and Feds
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss Pam Coleman's role and other pay and workforce news.
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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.
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When Your Chance for a COVID-19 Shot Comes, Don’t Worry About the Numbers
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine that the FDA cleared Saturday was 66% effective overall in preventing moderate to severe covid, while the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were more than 90% effective. But the numbers aren’t exactly comparable. And all three shots prevent hospitalization and death.
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GovExec Daily: The Future of Safe In-Office Work
Drs. Brittany Busse and Anthony Harris join the podcast to discuss what "normal" work looks like when the country gets back to normal.
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