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Biden requests a higher federal pay raise for 2022
Federal employees would receive a pay increase on par with members of the military, under President Joe Biden’s FY2022 budget request.
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New background investigation initiative will include everyone by end of 2023
The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program will rely on continuously vetting recipients of security clearances, rather than formal reinvestigations.
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The gray area of shifting federal labor relations policy
The Biden administration has taken a completely opposite approach to federal labor policy than its predecessor, but the intersection of law and policy has left several actions up for interpretation.
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Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
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The IRS calls for more employees to bolster audit capabilities
“Today, the IRS has fewer auditors than at any time since World War II.”
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Reversing Trump, Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program
The Transportation Department’s four-year pilot initiative will permit state and local agencies receiving federal transit or highway money to impose local hiring preferences, such as those favoring veterans, minorities and low-income workers.
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Special commission envisions treating public service more like military service
A report from the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service envisions a more universal idea of service that recruits feds in some of the same ways as the military.
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OPM calls on agencies to prioritize employee mental health
The Office of Personnel Management warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased the need for employee mental health services.
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Committee passes bill requiring employee safety plans prior to reopening
Federal agencies would be required to communicate comprehensive plans to all employees within 60 days of the bill’s passage.
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Full FY22 budget coming May 27
It is expected the Pentagon will seek to retire older systems to free up funding in its budget request.
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Biden requests a higher federal pay raise for 2022
Federal employees would receive a pay increase on par with members of the military, under President Joe Biden’s FY2022 budget request.
-
New background investigation initiative will include everyone by end of 2023
The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program will rely on continuously vetting recipients of security clearances, rather than formal reinvestigations.
-
The gray area of shifting federal labor relations policy
The Biden administration has taken a completely opposite approach to federal labor policy than its predecessor, but the intersection of law and policy has left several actions up for interpretation.
-
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
-
The IRS calls for more employees to bolster audit capabilities
“Today, the IRS has fewer auditors than at any time since World War II.”
-
Reversing Trump, Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program
The Transportation Department’s four-year pilot initiative will permit state and local agencies receiving federal transit or highway money to impose local hiring preferences, such as those favoring veterans, minorities and low-income workers.
-
Special commission envisions treating public service more like military service
A report from the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service envisions a more universal idea of service that recruits feds in some of the same ways as the military.
-
OPM calls on agencies to prioritize employee mental health
The Office of Personnel Management warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased the need for employee mental health services.
-
Committee passes bill requiring employee safety plans prior to reopening
Federal agencies would be required to communicate comprehensive plans to all employees within 60 days of the bill’s passage.
-
Full FY22 budget coming May 27
It is expected the Pentagon will seek to retire older systems to free up funding in its budget request.
-
Biden requests a higher federal pay raise for 2022
Federal employees would receive a pay increase on par with members of the military, under President Joe Biden’s FY2022 budget request.
-
New background investigation initiative will include everyone by end of 2023
The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program will rely on continuously vetting recipients of security clearances, rather than formal reinvestigations.
-
The gray area of shifting federal labor relations policy
The Biden administration has taken a completely opposite approach to federal labor policy than its predecessor, but the intersection of law and policy has left several actions up for interpretation.
-
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
-
The IRS calls for more employees to bolster audit capabilities
“Today, the IRS has fewer auditors than at any time since World War II.”
-
Reversing Trump, Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program
The Transportation Department’s four-year pilot initiative will permit state and local agencies receiving federal transit or highway money to impose local hiring preferences, such as those favoring veterans, minorities and low-income workers.
-
Special commission envisions treating public service more like military service
A report from the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service envisions a more universal idea of service that recruits feds in some of the same ways as the military.
-
OPM calls on agencies to prioritize employee mental health
The Office of Personnel Management warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased the need for employee mental health services.
-
Committee passes bill requiring employee safety plans prior to reopening
Federal agencies would be required to communicate comprehensive plans to all employees within 60 days of the bill’s passage.
-
Full FY22 budget coming May 27
It is expected the Pentagon will seek to retire older systems to free up funding in its budget request.



