Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
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VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
‘SBOM’ disclosure rules loom for federal software procurement
Software Bill of Materials are machine-readable inventories of software components designed to reduce cost and security risk.
Galvanize offers veterans pathway to software engineering careers
Galvanize offers training programs to veterans who want to pursue a career in tech and software engineering in the United States.
US Forest Service worker arrested over planned Oregon burn
Federal employment “will not protect him if it is determined that he acted recklessly," district attorney says.
Is your pharmacy among the 15,000 leaving the Tricare network?
Many community pharmacies leave the network Monday, and a new requirement for specialty meds for cancer and other complex conditions takes effect Jan. 1.
Can I transfer federal agencies and still retire with full benefits?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
Biden biodefense plan seeks more research, tech to fend off outbreaks
One of the strategy’s goals is to be able develop vaccines within 100 days of an outbreak, whether naturally occurring, accidental or deliberate in origin.
New Pentagon abortion policy draws ire of GOP, praise from Democrats
Defense Department officials will cover troops' travel expenses for abortions in certain cases.
Special rates next for review ahead of Biden 2023 federal pay raise
Already, Biden submitted an overall average pay increase of 4.6% for civilian federal employees.
VA plans ‘onboarding surge’ in November to clear backlog of new hires
The event will bring together hiring managers and senior medical center staff to find ways to improve the process.