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Warren warns against Pentagon-defense industry revolving door
The next Joint Chiefs chair can set an example by promising not to jump to a lucrative job working on behalf of a defense contractor or foreign adversary.
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Holistic upgrades to IT can enhance the federal employee experience
To recruit and onboard a diverse pool of talented candidates, federal agencies must modernize their hiring practices.
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Rising veteran disability claims could burn out VA staff
The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.
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EEOC urges strict harassment policies, even for virtual offices
The updated recommendations urge agencies to ensure that social media and technology are not a vehicle for harassment of an employee.
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VA halts all new work on health records overhaul
Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.
Lawmakers demand VA fire substandard staff faster
Critics say department leaders have given up on rules designed to help them fire problematic staffers faster.
Class complaint of inequity for deaf Air Force employees moves forward
The decision is a win for Air Force employees who say it failed to provide the services they need at work, like American Sign Language interpreters.
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The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisis
Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.
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Veteran hires keep rising as US unemployment falls to 3.5%
The veterans jobless rate fell to 2.4% last month.
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IRS unveils plan for $80 billion overhaul with expanded audits, hiring
No hiring boost is foreseen for the criminal investigation unit, which represents 3% of the agency’s workforce and employs more than 2,000 special agents.
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VA delays rollout of health records system to next scheduled sites
Staff at the VA Saginaw Healthcare System were scheduled to start training on the system next week.
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Republicans take aim at telework in federal government
More than two-thirds of all federal employees reported utilizing some form of telework in 2021, according to OPM.
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Veterans Affairs deputy secretary to leave post on April 1
VA Deputy Secretary Donald Remy to depart, after serving in the post since July 2021.
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Sexual harassment of corrections staff plagues Bureau of Prisons
Correctional officers also work more overtime on average than any other BOP position.
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Lawmakers accuse Army of ignoring ‘woke’ policies that hurt recruiting
At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.
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How a human-centric mindset helps agencies deliver essential services
The federal government is struggling to improve key customer experience measures including satisfaction and trust.
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Biden pushes federal agencies to meet diversity, inclusivity goals
Agencies are tasked with coming up with their own specific Equity Action Plans.
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