Latest "talent" stories

Why the military moves faster than government on AI

A Q&A with a former member of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence about how agencies can get around talent and budget constraints.

By Molly Weisner

4 months ago

Coast Guard fills cyber skill gaps with all-remote team of volunteers

The Coast Guard, an armed service within the Department of Homeland Security, recruits a volunteer body of more than 20,000 members.

By Molly Weisner

5 months ago

White House memo establishes labor advisers on federal contracts

The goal is for labor advisers to help agencies avoid employment violations.

By Molly Weisner

9 months ago

Most common barrier to retaining federal firefighters? Low pay.

Housing stipends for firefighters would also incentivize the job, but agencies would have to request that authority from Congress before offering them.

By Molly Weisner

10 months ago

How federal agencies can get Gen Z to join and Gen X to stay

The federal government knows it has a recruitment challenge when it comes to preparing for the ever-looming wave of retirements.

By Molly Weisner

11 months ago

Air Force seeks continuity as it pares down Senior Executive Service

The department is working to retain its high-level leadership in the face of orders from Congress to limit the total number of SES positions.

By Molly Weisner

12 months ago