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Social Security agency turnover may undermine hiring plans, union says
According to an exit survey data obtained by Federal Times, nearly 24% of new hires are already looking to leave the agency.
Feds have limited time to get first Pfizer shot
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 has a three week interval between doses.
By Jessie Bur
OPM to issue another late employee survey
The 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will continue to cover issues related to COVID-19 pandemic challenges and response.
By Jessie Bur
Feds face the last day to get a first Moderna shot
The interval between first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine means that feds must receive their first dose by Oct. 11 to meet the deadline.
By Jessie Bur
Agencies can enforce vaccinations as soon as Nov. 9
Federal employees that refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 could face progressive disciplinary measures beginning in early November.
By Jessie Bur
Feds’ retirement processing times went up in June
Federal employees faced the longest retirement processing times on average in June than at any other point in 2020.
By Jessie Bur
OMB employee dissatisfaction was looming even before the pandemic
Some elements of OMB’s Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results — which form the basis of the Best Places to Work rankings — fell precipitously from the year prior.
By Jessie Bur
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.
By Jessie Bur
Teleworking feds were far happier with their jobs in 2020
The 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey showed that feds working away from the office were more engaged than those unable to telework.
By Jessie Bur
Supervisors were key to many feds’ satisfaction this year
Federal employees' engagement with their work was driven in part by very high satisfaction with supervisors' management and support efforts.
By Jessie Bur
Feds are happier with their jobs in the midst of a pandemic
Federal employees are working from home more often and are more satisfied with their jobs, according to 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results.
By Jessie Bur