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VA updating outreach work in effort to end benefits gap for Black vets
The move comes after data shows lower rates of disability claims approval for some minority groups.
Biden picks Lloyd Austin, retired Army general, to lead Pentagon
Austin would require a wavier from Congress to serve.
How assessments could look in the federal job market
“The last change to the federal hiring process of this magnitude took place when the Carter administration phased out the Professional and Administrative Careers Examination."
By Jessie Bur
Agencies hire more vets than anyone else. They also lose more.
Nearly a third of the federal workforce has prior military experience, but that workforce doesn't always stick around.
By Jessie Bur
Justice Dept. inspector general to audit body cam policies
The review comes months after the department announced a pilot program allowing — for the first time — federally deputized task force officers to use body-worn cameras while serving arrest warrants or making planned arrests.
Retired DEA agents say agency has legacy of discrimination
The former agents pointed to a court ruling last year that said the DEA has failed to even the playing field for black agents seeking promotions.
Kari Bingen, key DoD intelligence official, to depart Pentagon
Bingen becomes the fourth top Pentagon official to announce departures from the department in just the last week.
Feds get personal with the Combined Federal Campaign
Employees actively involved in the annual charity campaign share causes that strike a chord in them and inspire them to contribute.
By Jessie Bur
Are benefits or recognition the key to attracting new feds?
The federal government has struggled to attract the young workforce necessary to fill vacant positions and compensate for workers anticipated to retire in the coming years.
By Jessie Bur
Empty watchdog posts draw concern from Senate oversight
Senators worry that the years-long vacancies at inspector general offices could have a detrimental impact on the prevention of fraud, waste and abuse.
By Jessie Bur
What’s changing in the cyber domain? We ask industry experts
Fifth Domain asks several cybersecurity experts about what's changed in their field in the last six months.
By Andrew Eversden