Hiring/Retention
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DHS, the CIA and DoD are finding innovative ways to hire, train and retain employees with expertise in cybersecurity, cloud computing and other hard-to-fill technology skillsets.
September 09, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, given the acute and ongoing shortage of cybersecurity talent, government officials are starting to think about hiring on skill, rather than specific degree.
September 06, 2019 -
Lt. Gen Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, talked with Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione about the new entity.
September 04, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a new report from the Justice's Department's Inspector General reveals details on an investigation.
September 02, 2019 -
National Guard components maintain the same standards and do the same training as their active components, and therefore need to be aligned, according to the adjunct general for the Colorado National Guard.
September 02, 2019 -
It's been more than two years since Congress agreed to overhaul federal administrative leave policies, but agencies are still missing the regulations needed to implement some of the more transformative changes.
August 29, 2019 -
Former DHS chief human capital officer Jeff Neal says he didn't used to, but that the recent USDA situation makes him think the civil service might in fact be broken.
August 29, 2019 -
Shouldn’t the feds responsible for programs impacting crops, cattle and minerals be closer to the taxpayers who produce, manage and depend on them?
August 29, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Army's issuing new maximum bonus amounts, aimed at encouraging soldiers to sign up for longer enlistments.
August 28, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), the head of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, wants all hands on deck to address veteran suicide.
August 26, 2019 -
The Army is rushing to develop its new cyber and electronic warfare units, says GAO.
August 23, 2019 -
Commentator Jeff Neal addresses some of the ways AI may replace HR in the not-too-distant future, looking at actual technology.
August 21, 2019 -
The Air Force is stopping some of the bleeding in its pilot community.
August 20, 2019 -
The agency's IG report on two Trump administration appointees reads like a politicals' manual for what not to do.
August 20, 2019 -
Beyond the usual slew of appropriations bills and confirmation votes awaiting Congress when it returns to Capitol Hill next month, here are a few other standalone bills worth tracking that could impact federal employees.
August 16, 2019