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VA to scale back remote work rules, require more in-office time

The changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.

8 days ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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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.

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.

5 weeks ago

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.

5 weeks ago

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.

6 weeks ago

Lawmakers demand VA fire substandard staff faster

Critics say department leaders have given up on rules designed to help them fire problematic staffers faster.

7 weeks ago

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.

7 weeks ago

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.

7 weeks ago

Veteran hires keep rising as US unemployment falls to 3.5%

The veterans jobless rate fell to 2.4% last month.

8 weeks ago

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.

8 weeks ago

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.

8 weeks ago

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.

8 weeks ago

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.

3 months ago

Sexual harassment of corrections staff plagues Bureau of Prisons

Correctional officers also work more overtime on average than any other BOP position.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

Biden pushes federal agencies to meet diversity, inclusivity goals

Agencies are tasked with coming up with their own specific Equity Action Plans.

3 months ago

Q&A: Leadership Transition Institute CEO on moving on from military

A Q&A with Annie Brock, CEO and founder of the Leader Transition Institute.

3 months ago

HR

Learn how agencies are managing their human capital resources, from the program level to the White House.

The changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.

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.

To recruit and onboard a diverse pool of talented candidates, federal agencies must modernize their hiring practices.

The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.

The updated recommendations urge agencies to ensure that social media and technology are not a vehicle for harassment of an employee.

Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.

Critics say department leaders have given up on rules designed to help them fire problematic staffers faster.

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.

Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.

The veterans jobless rate fell to 2.4% last month.

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.

Staff at the VA Saginaw Healthcare System were scheduled to start training on the system next week.

More than two-thirds of all federal employees reported utilizing some form of telework in 2021, according to OPM.

VA Deputy Secretary Donald Remy to depart, after serving in the post since July 2021.

Correctional officers also work more overtime on average than any other BOP position.

At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.

The federal government is struggling to improve key customer experience measures including satisfaction and trust.

Agencies are tasked with coming up with their own specific Equity Action Plans.

A Q&A with Annie Brock, CEO and founder of the Leader Transition Institute.