OpinionCan the federal government be a standard bearer for responsible AI?Malicious actors can “use access to bulk data sets to fuel the creation and refinement of AI and threaten national security."By Jim Richberg3 days ago
Ready, set, scan: National Archives to digitize 500M records by 2026 At Archives II in Maryland, paper stacks are not something to be feared, but to be revered.By Molly Weisner11 days ago
Ask Reg: How does military service contribute to my civil pension?Here's how you can make sure you get credit for your military service in your federal retirement.By Reg Jones and Federal Times staff4 weeks ago
OpinionFed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plottersThese workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.By Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College and James L. Perry, Indiana University5 weeks ago
Return-to-office orders may strain feds over housing cost, report saysSustained high prices and limited inventory may pose an issue for workers who moved out from cities to lower cost areas during the pandemic.By Molly Weisner5 weeks ago
Feds may lose travel perk when FedRooms booking website is overhauledThe change is motivated by compliance requirements in pre-existing policy that govern the use of official websites.By Molly Weisner6 weeks ago
Congress moves to repopulate fed buildings, drawing White House ireThe bill echoes Republicans’ calls to the White House and leaders of federal agencies to bring teleworking employees back to offices.By Molly Weisner7 weeks ago
US Postal Service, union, lawmakers seek answers as robberies escalateThe number of postal carriers who were robbed rose again last year and the number who were injured nearly doubled.7 weeks ago
Here are the carriers in the Postal Service health insurance programIt marks the next step in a yearslong process to reform Postal benefits.By Molly Weisner7 weeks ago
Ask Reg: Is the Secret Service a good career choice monetarily? The federal agency conducts criminal investigations and protects U.S. political leaders, their families and visiting heads of state.By Reg Jones and Federal Times staff7 weeks ago
Two-thirds of federal buildings miss required asbestos checksThere are more than 8,000 properties in GSA’s care, with the average building reaching 50 years of age.By Molly Weisner8 weeks ago
Will I get a lump-sum payment for unused home leave?Employees must complete a minimum of 12 months of continuous service abroad before home leave eligibility is established.By Reg Jones8 weeks ago