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More than two-thirds of federal buildings need repair, watchdog finds
Critical maintenance for fire suppression, generators and emergency lighting had gone unaddressed, the report finds.
HUD calls Multifamily Housing workers back to office, drawing union ire
As the overall number of federal agencies offering fully remote work dwindles, employees and agencies are coming to terms with new workplace issues.
Federal union wary of Social Security’s latest return-to-office order
The union said future decisions about telework policies must “based on facts, and not on fear or politics.”
Telework, pay incentives vary as HUD struggles with attrition
For specific skills gaps or hard-to-recruit positions, HUD can offer a higher salary to aid recruitment and retention.
Opinion
Voice communication resiliency is critical for federal agency success
For some, voice is considered a legacy technology, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
By Stacy Schwartz
Interior official defends pace of telework curbs at House hearing
The hearing Thursday probed the Department of Interior over its lingering telework flexibilities despite recent return-to-office orders.
Federal offices in DC area closed due to snowstorm
Employees who telework or work fully remotely are expected to continue going so and generally do not receive weather and safety leave.
Mayor Bowser orders DC employees to cut back on telework
Bowser’s administration is calling district employees back to offices after urging federal agencies to do the same.
Federal telework a tool for employee retention, OPM finds
And of those who could, 87% of federal employees participated in telework in FY22.
Opinion
How to evaluate AI use cases after Biden’s executive order
The potential benefits of leveraging an extensive repository or more than 700 AI use cases should not be overlooked, the author says.
By Dr. Pragyansmita Nayak
Opinion
Beyond Biden’s executive order: An AI roadmap for federal agencies
In today’s hyperconnected, hybrid world, an “assume breach” mindset, a core tenant of the zero trust framework, is essential.
By Gary Barlet