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VA will end remote work status for thousands of staffers this month
The move to end telework at VA follows instructions from the White House to return most federal employees to their pre-pandemic duty stations.
‘Bomb cyclone’ won’t slow Santa’s travels, NORAD says
“I think Santa will be right at home with the Arctic weather that’s hitting into the lower 48."
By Terry Chea
Thousands of federal employees re-designated for higher pay localities
Four new pay localities will be created, and a number of other areas will be added to already existing localities.
By Zamone Perez
Federal offices open on 2 hour delay, with telework, leave options
Those who choose not to report to their regular office must be prepared to telework, take unscheduled leave, or a combination.
By Federal Times staff
Is telework working? OPM annual data review to find out
OPM has been assessing telework since the signing of the Telework Enhancement Act in 2010.
Federal ‘Human Capital’ officers see success in bulk hiring tactics
Surge hiring has been a way for agencies to streamline their efforts and get roles filled quickly.
Should a military retiree pay into civilian federal system?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
By Reg Jones
A people-first approach to recruitment, retention at federal agencies
While the private sector has recovered more than 90% of jobs lost over the past two years, the public sector has only recovered 53%.
By David Santiago
Military COVID-19 vaccine mandate repealed in defense bill compromise
The $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.
VA, HHS urge veterans to get COVID shots before holiday season
More than 23,000 veterans have died from complications related to COVID-19 infections.
Keep COVID-19 military vaccine mandate, defense secretary says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops.
By Tara Copp, AP