Latest "retention" stories

Federal cyber workers can soon rotate among government agencies

The program will allow for agencies to “borrow” federal employees who specialize in cyber and allow them to work in temporary stints at a neighbor agency.

By Molly Weisner

2 days ago

Federal workers seek protections from sexual misconduct at prison

BOP corrections staff say these cases exacerbate longstanding understaffing problems.

By Molly Weisner

2 months ago

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.

By Molly Weisner

3 months ago

HUD experience shows faster onboarding won’t fix fed recruitment woes

In op-ed, an agency employee and former union official describes recruitment issues

By Elizabeth McDargh

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

‘Temporary’ federal government STEM jobs can now last up to a decade

The goal is to alleviate administrative burdens on agencies that would otherwise be subject to difficulties to attracting talent for temporary projects.

By Molly Weisner

4 months ago