Management
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In today's Federal Newscast: The Pentagon is taking new precautions against Omicron. Postal Service leadership is advising employees to be careful about online activity. And the Federal Managers Association chimes in about the NDAA.
December 29, 2021 -
Several consecutive Defense policy bills have made changes to DoD's acquisition rules. The latest NDAA tackles what might be a more consequential problem: Its outdated budgeting process.
December 29, 2021 -
CDOs reported significant progress in meeting early goals under the 10-year Federal Data Strategy, but repeatedly sought to increase staffing and raise the overall data literacy of the federal workforce.
December 29, 2021 -
A federal judge in Oklahoma has ruled against the state in its lawsuit challenging the vaccine mandates for members of the Oklahoma National Guard.
December 28, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Authorization Bill has been signed; We'll tell you about a few changes. Still on the Pentagon's Circumspect List: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. And in COVID news, more sailors test positive, while 66 more marines are fired.
December 28, 2021 -
We cover all the issues, but do track what stories are the most popular with readers.
December 28, 2021 -
President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law, authorizing $768.2 billion in military spending, including a 2.7% pay raise for service members, for 2022
December 28, 2021 -
The improved performance is a positive sign for USPS management. However, the latest COVID-19 quarantine figures indicate USPS will continue to contend with employee availability issues well into 2022.
December 27, 2021 -
The Defense budget request from the Biden administration is a bit of an outlier, as these things go. For the important messages the budget is sending, Federal Drive with Tom Temin turned to Todd Harrison of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
December 27, 2021 -
BBC’s plea is not the end of the story. Military families are still seeking restitution from BBC and other companies.
December 23, 2021 -
The Senior Executives Association has launched a first-ever awards program for its members, federal senior executives. The thinking is, the Presidential Rank Awards program leaves many worthy people unrecognized.
December 23, 2021 -
The Chief Human Capital Officers Council recently got a revival from the Biden administration. They hope of help modernize the federal workforce.
December 23, 2021 -
Sexual assault and harassment at sea has been a problem for cadets at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Twice in recent years, it's had to interrupt its Sea Year program.
December 23, 2021 -
Actual 2022 federal pay raises for civilian employees will range from 2.42% to 3.21%, depending on where they work. See where you land based on your locality pay area.
December 23, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, more employees at the Veterans Health Administration say they experienced burnout in 2021 compared to previous years.
December 23, 2021