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Fincantieri CEO talks US frigates, vision for Europe’s naval sector
The building of new U.S. Navy frigates in Wisconsin is about to get more efficient thanks to the introduction of techniques used to make cruise ships.
By Tom Kington
Proposed rule would create a better public record of discrimination
The proposed rule addresses a legal mandate that federal employment practices expand accountability for discrimination and retaliation response.
By Jessie Bur
Congress’ doctor wants ‘maximal telework’ amid virus surge
The seven-day average rate of infection at the Capitol's testing center has grown from less than 1% to more than 13%.
US Postal Service recovers from poor holiday showing in 2020
The Postal Service and several other private shippers reported that holiday season deliveries went smoothly, for the most part.
OPM extends deadline for hiring assessment reform
Agencies will have until the end of 2022 to make sure that their job listings involve more than just a self-assessment to determine whether an applicant has the right qualifications.
By Jessie Bur
Pentagon pushes maximum telework through January 2022
The health protection condition status for the Pentagon Reservation hasn't changed, but officials are tightening restrictions and safety measures for the worksite.
By Jessie Bur
Most feds get New Year’s Eve off in 2021
Federal holidays that fall on weekends generally create an 'in lieu of' holiday the day before or after they occur.
By Jessie Bur
Biden signs order for 2022 federal pay raise
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday detailing the federal employee pay adjustments effective in 2022.
By Jessie Bur
Mandate to momentum: Catalyzing customer experience in government
Leaders must adopt the people-centered mindset that the discipline of customer experience requires, focusing not just on citizens and residents but also on the government employees who do the work of serving the public.
By Sydney Heimbrock, Qualtrics
New leadership initiative aims to add 400 paid federal interns
The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program comes as the federal government struggles to draw young talent to replace those soon to retire.
By Jessie Bur
Feds get Christmas Eve off in 2021
Christmas falls on a Saturday this year, meaning feds will receive their paid holiday the day before.
By Jessie Bur