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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.
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Coronavirus Roundup: Administration To Deliver Millions of Masks; Agencies Have Yet to Implement Many of Watchdog’s Recommendations
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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The Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media for Vaccine Haves and Have-Nots
In the thick of a global pandemic, and with a vaccine rollout that has been less than optimal, it's no surprise that selfies featuring the coveted COVID-19 shot surface on social media timelines. But is posting a vaccine selfie on your social media account a faux pas or a needed encouragement for others to get the shot?
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Coronavirus Roundup: “Bright Spots” of the Federal Pandemic Response; FDA Addresses COVID Variants
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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VA Touts Lower Employee COVID-19 Infection Rates, Improved PPE Supply
Officials praise VA workforce's resiliency as widespread vaccination leads to far fewer employees missing work.
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Officials Still Fighting for Vaccine Distribution for D.C.-Area Feds Despite Initial Rejection
Lawmakers caution the Biden administration against “foisting” feds onto state vaccination programs.
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Coronavirus Roundup: Diplomats are Asking Foreign Governments for Vaccines; Democrats ask IRS to Delay Tax Season Deadline
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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Make an Effort? If Rewards and Performance Align
We put in mental effort when there's a reward, research finds, but also when our performance will make a difference.
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What Does ‘Reopening Schools’ Mean? Here’s What the Biden Administration Has Said.
The president’s powers to reopen schools during the pandemic are limited, but Biden has said it is a priority.
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GovExec Daily: What Feds Need to Know About Tax Season
Dallen Haws joins the podcast to discuss public servants' options for the upcoming filing season.
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Biden Task Force Says Unmasked Feds Should Face Discipline, Calls for Bonus Leave
A task force on federal employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic has issued its first set of guidelines.
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Coronavirus Roundup: Winter Storms Hamper Vaccine Shipments; an Update on Efforts to Combat Mask Fraud
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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Prominent Scientists Call on CDC to Better Protect Workers From COVID-19
The academics insist that more workers should get top-rated N95 masks, the best defense against airborne coronavirus particles.
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GovExec Daily: How Will Feds Get Vaccinated?
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the confusing messaging coming out of agencies.
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Whistleblower Protection Agency Argues for Lower Standard for Feds to Prove They've Been Retaliated Against
Office of Special Counsel continues to butt heads with appeals board over whistleblower laws.
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To Close Gender Gap, Fight Pay Secrecy
"An emerging body of research finds that pay secrecy policies... disadvantage women in particular."
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Some Agencies Tell Employees They Should Be Prioritized for COVID-19 Vaccine, But Offer Little Other Help
Federal agencies and states appear to disagree on who is responsible for vaccinating frontline federal workers.
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Coronavirus Roundup: Concerns Over Lack of FDA Administrator Nominee; Agencies Consider Post-Pandemic Work Structure
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: The New FLRA Chief and Biden's Priorities for Feds
GovExec reporter Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss his interview with Ernest DuBester and how he fits into the White House workforce strategy.
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