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.
Oversight
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.
National Weather Service remains understaffed despite bipartisan support
The National Weather Service has faced many of the same communication and staffing issues over the past decade.
OPM to issue another late employee survey
The 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will continue to cover issues related to COVID-19 pandemic challenges and response.
Federal retirees to see record high cost-of-living increase for Social Security
The cost of living increase will fully benefit retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System, but have a lesser impact on Federal Employee Retirement System recipients.
Work-life balance, poor management plague Postal Service employees
U.S. Postal Service employees are less satisfied with their jobs than their counterparts in the private sector or at other government agencies, according to an Oct. 8 report from the Post Office’s Inspector General.
Feds face the last day to get a first Moderna shot
The interval between first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine means that feds must receive their first dose by Oct. 11 to meet the deadline.
Emergency leave transfer for Ida expanded to include Pennsylvania
Hurricane Ida made landfall in the continental U.S. Aug 29, causing severe damage in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, New York and New Jersey.
Is Columbus Day a federal employee holiday?
Columbus Day, sometimes celebrated as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, falls on the second Monday in October.
Empty federal employment board gets one step closer to full membership
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee voted Oct. 6 to move forward on three nominations to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
All DoD security clearance holders are now subject to continuous vetting to keep them
Eventually, all periodic background checks will be replaced by an automated system that continuous scans databases and receives alerts from other agencies.
