Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2020, file photo a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is displayed a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The damned-if-you-pay-damned-if-you-don’t dilemma on ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, it recognizes that failing to pay would be suicidal for some victims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

How one DHS office is trying to bounce back amid low morale numbers

The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office at DHS has one of the worst employee engagement and satisfaction scores in all of government.

Workforce

Homeland Security’s CWMD unit loses 10% of staff, faces continued attrition concerns

Hiring/Retention

Congress Speaker

New House Speaker. New cyber guidelines. What contractors can do to navigate it all.

Congress

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DHS to offer ‘lifeboat’ reassignments to employees in expiring CWMD office

Management

Facing low morale and expiring authorities, can DHS’s CWMD office turn a corner?

Workforce Rights/Governance

DHS now envisions 3 new buildings on St. Elizabeths campus, with 2026 completion deadline

Management