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TSP’s modernization project set to launch June 1 after transition period

After a brief pause on investment changes, Thrift Savings Plan participants will get a host of new features starting in June.

TSP

VA will 'continue to work' plan to rethink real-estate needs if AIR commission fails to launch

VETERANS AFFAIRS

NTEU calls for clearer FLRA guidelines to increase federal-labor efficiency

UNIONS

Army starting probe into new military housing issue reports, lawmakers want answers from other services

DEFENSE

TMF backs NARA digitizing vets’ records, USDA moving to zero trust

TECHNOLOGY

How agencies can recruit better job candidates with skills-based approach

HIRING/RETENTION

Give thanks for the dedicated federal employees who keep things running

WORKFORCE

TSP changes: The freeze before the thaw!

FEDERAL REPORT

They got their motors running — and helped good causes

TOM TEMIN COMMENTARY

Man faces decade in prison for threatening some prominent federal employees

FEDERAL NEWSCAST

Navigating global supply chain disruptions: How government agencies and businesses can mitigate the impact of international shipping disruptions

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GSA sees positive feedback on reentry, but deputy administrator says there’s ‘still a lot to learn’

In an effort to boost employee satisfaction and engagement, GSA Deputy Administrator Katy Kale encourages a strong “feedback loop” for the agency’s workforce.

BYOD, app consolidation next for Army digital transformation

Raj Iyer, the Army’s chief information officer, said 20,000 soldiers and civilians will be among the first to use the new bring-your-own-device technology.

ARMY

Navy cutting back emissions, moving toward green vehicles in coming years

The targets are part of the service’s new climate change strategy, which the Navy released on Tuesday.

NAVY

State Department intelligence arm to set up open source coordination office

It’s a part of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research’s new strategic plan, which features a big emphasis on digital modernization.

INSIDE THE IC

Executive Briefing Series: Overcoming the Challenges of Delivering Digital Services to Citizens Efficiently

A panel of customer experience experts — from ACF, the Air Force, FSA, IRS, TSA and Salesforce — outline the success factors necessary for agencies to improve customer experience and provide excellent digital services. Download to learn more.

Insight by Salesforce

Energy Department nuclear waste backlog goes as far back as WWII

The Energy Department has a backlog of nuclear waste clean up responsibilities, with material dating back to World War II. But continuing turnover in program leadership means things just aren’t happening.

AGENCY OVERSIGHT

Defense Logistics Agency keeps supply of at-home COVID tests flowing

The Postal Service is the public face for the government’s efforts to supply Americans with at-home COVID tests. But behind the scenes, the Defense Department is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

DEFENSE

First HHS chief AI officer sees promise in 100 AI use cases, but challenges moving them forward

The Department of Health and Human Services’ first chief artificial intelligence officer no longer works in the federal government. But he says more agencies and health organizations are following his example, and naming their own chief AI officers.

ALL ABOUT DATA

How the National Science Foundation recognizes the nation's top young scientists

Young, top-notch scientists have a shot at recognition from the National Science Foundation. Each year the NSF names an early-career scientist to its Alan T. Waterman award.

PEOPLE