Hiring/Retention
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Industry and Congress say real progress has been made on the security clearance backlog, but they want to see the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and other departments move with more speed to transform an outdated process.
May 27, 2021 -
The Preventing a Patronage System Act would prevent the White House, as the Trump administration proposed, from moving federal jobs outside the competitive service without approval from Congress.
May 26, 2021 -
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other technical skills are important, but the last year has underscored the importance of recruiting, retaining and training the DHS workforce.
May 24, 2021 -
Federal technology leaders share their thoughts, priorities and advice on successful technology adoption and leadership in a rapidly changing world.
May 24, 2021 -
Agencies are lifting mask requirements, and some in Congress are calling for federal employees to return to their offices soon. How agencies handle it all could sway those nearing retirement.
May 24, 2021 -
While President Joe Biden has proposed increased IRS spending by $80 billion over the next 10 years, the long-term nature of workforce planning and IT modernization requires a commitment to steady budget increases.
May 20, 2021 -
The upskilling program gives agencies a chance to fill critical skill gaps faster than what they could accomplish by onboarding new talent through the competitive hiring process.
May 14, 2021 -
Nicolas Chaillan, the Air Force’s chief software officer, said rebalancing the contractor-federal employee ratio is important to ensure the right oversight continues without delaying the delivery of software.
May 14, 2021 -
Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino and the USPS Board of Governors will help USPS move ahead with its 10-year reform plan and deal with persistent challenges with on-time mail delivery.
May 13, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the much-anticipated Cyber Talent Management System at the Department of Homeland Security may finally be ready.
May 12, 2021 -
By investing $80 billion in the IRS over the next decade, the White House expects the agency can collect an additional $700 billion over the same period of time.
May 11, 2021 -
A total of 23 institutions are now part of the Federal Academic Alliance, an Office of Personnel Management program that connects employees with colleges and universities, and offers degree programs at a lower price.
May 10, 2021 -
Few aspects of federal retirement seem to be trending down more than a year after the pandemic first hit the U.S.
May 10, 2021 -
More money to expand the IRS and raises for TSA officers - both are on the agenda as Congress returns to Washington this week.
May 10, 2021 -
Following an apparently successful pilot project, DoD plans to start negotiations with SAP Concur on the price tag to fully replace its existing system.
May 10, 2021