Workforce Rights/Governance
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Although a winter storm that dumped more than a foot of snow in some outlying areas of D.C. had ended by Monday morning, icy conditions were expected to hamper Tuesday morning's commute.
January 03, 2022 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Former federal technology executives offer their insights of the biggest stories of 2021 and which storylines will carry over in 2022.
December 22, 2021 -
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities
December 20, 2021 -
Even Democrats on Capitol Hill are saying the gigantic so called Build Back Better legislation won't happen in 2021. They'll be back with it next year.
December 20, 2021 -
The 174-page bill, which the House passed earlier this week along party lines, expands federal employee whistleblower protections and updates the 80-year-old Hatch Act. It will likely face a tough path forward in an equally divided Senate.
December 10, 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 -
With weeks to go before an ostensible deadline, contractors are still vexed by the nuances of the White House mandate.
December 03, 2021 -
The injunction applies only to federal contracts in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee, but is the first court decision among numerous lawsuits challenging the mandate.
November 30, 2021 -
The agency with the highest vaccination rate is the U.S. Agency for International Development, while the lowest was in the Agriculture Department, according to the data.
November 24, 2021 -
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin got one view from the President and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration Terry Gerton.
November 23, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Labor Department released the final rule yesterday to implement President Joe Biden's April executive order raising the minimum wage for federal contracts.
November 23, 2021