Hiring/Retention
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Less than 7% of the federal workforce is under the age of 30, but data shows the government has long struggled to attract young talent. Will this time be any different?
December 20, 2021 -
As more employers add artificial intelligence to their technology stacks, AI has the potential for misuse, or even for introducing unlawful bias all by itself.
December 14, 2021 -
After November's dramatic spike, the FYTD average processing rate is still the highest it's been in a year. But the monthly average is now back to around what it was in February and June.
December 09, 2021 -
The agency is also building a new spot on USAJobs.gov for positions related to implementation of the new infrastructure law, and it's pursuing changes to the Pathways Program and a centralized hub for federal internship opportunities.
December 06, 2021 -
The continuing resolution for funding the government runs until February 18.
December 06, 2021 -
DoD has funding for only five positions through 2023 for its new IP cadre. And the temporality of the jobs is an impediment to hiring the long-term experts DoD needs, according to the Government Accountability Office.
December 06, 2021 -
In this executive briefing, human capital experts will discuss what tools and resources agencies are seeking to meet 'hire right, hire fast' goals.
December 03, 2021 -
An employee journey map, the first of its kind in the federal government, is helping the Department of the Veterans Affairs uncover insights from its workforce — and improve the professional and skills development opportunities along the way.
December 03, 2021 -
The bill, known as the Building the Next Generation of Federal Employees Act, attempts to improve the federal internship experience, ensure students get paid for their work and provide credit for successful interns to apply for permanent positions in the competitive service.
December 02, 2021 -
The Office of Personnel Management released a new playbook, as well as a guide on federal hiring authorities, to help agencies surge recruitment efforts to implement the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
December 01, 2021 -
For more, the GAO's director of Natural Resources and Environment Issues, Frank Rusco, spoke to the Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
December 01, 2021 -
Officials from the Department of Homeland Security said they see the cybersecurity talent management system, which officially launched in mid-November after a years-long effort, as a potential prototype for other agencies interested in pursuing civil service modernization.
November 30, 2021 -
The administration will elevate the role of chief diversity officers to help lead agency DEIA implementation teams and conduct quarterly updates to track progress in meeting governmentwide goals.
November 24, 2021 -
Veterans make up roughly one-quarter of the Department of Homeland Security workforce. DHS Deputy Secretary John Tien, a veteran himself, said the department is working on initiatives to expand the population.
November 12, 2021 -
The State Department, as part of an agency-wide modernization effort, is focused on using its vast inventory to further its diplomatic mission.
November 12, 2021