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Covering a new era of public service in the federal government.

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21 months ago

'More productive than ever’: Agency IT officials see benefits from telework

Increased productivity raises questions about the future of work for federal employees.

2 years ago

Career

Commissions lobby for cyber reforms in the defense policy bill

Three commissions wrote a letter to members of Congress urging them to include several cyber workforce recommendations in this year's defense policy bill.

Telework programs at DoD could stick around after coronavirus

The Department of Defense has expanded several capabilities to enable mass telework. Now it's discussing which ones may stick around permanently.

2 years ago

The IRS is calling ‘mission-critical’ employees back to the office

The tax agency is mandating employees wear personal protective equipment, but won't be providing it immediately.

2 years ago

5 strategies for managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic

An expert in cognitive performance who has provided training to government, military and private sector explains how the pandemic has expanded the need for cognitive strategies.

2 years ago

Union files labor complaint against two agencies

The largest federal employee union alleges that these agencies are properly protecting their employees from the coronavirus.

2 years ago

OPM improves careers site to accommodate pandemic-related jobs

Job postings for coronavirus-related jobs will be tagged "COVID-19."

2 years ago

Supreme Court rules on fed employee’s ability to sue for age discrimination

Supreme Court justices sometimes will imagine themselves in situations like the ones that land people before the high court, but that can be hard to do when the subject is employment discrimination because the justices have lifetime tenure.

2 years ago

New York congressman activated to serve in Guard’s coronavirus response

Rep. Max Rose, who served with the Army in Afghanistan, will spend the next few weeks working on Guard missions in New York.

2 years ago

OPM makes two new announcements on work hours, roles

The Office of Personnel Management is creating a new surge response program to fight COVID-19, and it released a fact sheet for federal employees caring for family members.

2 years ago

VA leaders warn of workforce shortages, lengthy pandemic as coronavirus cases rise

Department officials in an emergency planning document said medical centers should be prepared for waves of illnesses over the next 18 months.

2 years ago

DHS taking new coronavirus precautions for employees and contractors

Precautions are starting at DHS' St. Elizabeth's campus and could be imposed elsewhere.

2 years ago

Commission suggests creating reserve force of civilian cybersecurity experts

A new commission suggests several changes to address the government's cybersecurity workforce problems

2 years ago

Commission calls USAJOBS listings ‘unintelligible’ in drive to reform hiring process

A new congressionally mandated report recommends that the federal government significantly overhaul its hiring process, including simplifying the main jobs website and revising hiring authorities.

2 years ago

Coronavirus threat prompts VA request for doctors, nurses to come out of retirement

Department officials say they'll provide waiver to make it easier for retired medical professionals to help with the virus response effort.

2 years ago

A key commission recommends federal cyber needs to be reformed

A major report to Congress suggests an effective cyber deterrence strategy requires reorganizing the way the government handles cybersecurity issues.

2 years ago

Here’s why the State Department may need a new cyber office

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission will recommend a new bureau to get the department more involved in several issues.

2 years ago

How one fellowship is engineering a more educated workforce

Federal employees looking to up their game in systems engineering have an opportunity to get classroom and practical experience in the field.

3 years ago

Rejection as a springboard to success

Rejection can be used as a tool for feds to empower their careers.

3 years ago

Inside the NSA’s plan to lure cyber talent

The defensive and espionage missions undertaken by the National Security Agency require efforts from some of the top tech operators in the world, and these operators must come from somewhere. Enter the NSA's partner institutions — designated Centers of Academic Excellence.

3 years ago

Agencies: Don’t Interfere with the oral reply

Deciding officials have been increasingly hostile toward employee representatives that speak during an oral reply for adverse action appeals.

3 years ago

Strategizing your leave before retirement

Federal employees have the option to both use their remaining leave before retirement, or receive credit for the leave they don't use.

3 years ago

Can industry help Homeland Security develop its cyber workforce?

DHS seeks input from industry on several project objectives for its forthcoming cybersecurity talent management system.

3 years ago

EOD tech’s advice for women in tech

Keenan Skelly, an EOD veteran and an executive at Circadence gives women skills on working on a male-dominated field.

3 years ago

Workforce leaders hope to solve cyber reskilling challenges

The CIO Council's workforce leads discuss the cyber reskilling academy's latest results and how to better the program.

3 years ago

May 2018 executive orders are still in effect

Unions may have tried to attain a quick judicial win, but it now appears it was at the cost of a year or more delay in starting the correct process for a legal challenge.

3 years ago

What government can do to keep its cyber workforce

The government needs to show cybersecurity pros their value and invest in their careers, industry said.

3 years ago