Department of Homeland Security
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Participation in federal telework programs fell slightly in 2017, according to the latest data from the Office of Personnel Management's report to Congress.
April 29, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, federal employees may soon have some new flexibility to make up time taken off for religious purposes.
April 29, 2019 -
Federal cybersecurity efforts can often seem like one long campaign to prevent another Office of Personnel Management cyber breach, or Edward Snowden leak. But that’s only half the story.
April 29, 2019 -
The Office of Management and Budget said Quality Service Management Organizations will make it easier for agencies to adopt back-office shared services.
April 29, 2019 -
Bob Tobias, professor in the Key Executive Leadership Program at American University, explained the importance of career civil servants on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
April 26, 2019 -
Three House committee chairmen are launching an investigation into recent leadership changes at the Department of Homeland Security.
April 26, 2019 -
U.S. Cyber Command's National Mission Force says one major measure of success will be how much relevant threat data it can supply to the FBI and DHS as part of its ventures into foreign networks.
April 26, 2019 -
New retention bonuses for Border Patrol agents who enter into a 12-month service agreement become available in May.
April 25, 2019 -
Leadership changes at the Department of Homeland Security have been constant since the organization's creation in 2003. Turnover at DHS' deputy secretary and undersecretary for management positions has been especially high.
April 24, 2019 -
The St. Elizabeths campus now houses senior DHS management officials, but the ongoing project still serves as a reminder that the agency faces an uphill battle when it comes to functioning like a unified agency – an issue it’s faced since its creation more than 15 years ago.
April 24, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, The Coast Guard said it needs upgraded ships, planes, helicopters and drones to compete in the Arctic.
April 24, 2019 -
The Cybersecurity Reskilling Academy is accepting applications for a second cohort of students, this time open to the entire federal workforce.
April 23, 2019 -
DHS employees have mixed feelings about the recent leadership changes, but one of the main takeaways is the mission and short-term goals will not be impacted.
April 23, 2019 -
Though employees said DHS leadership changes have them feeling very or somewhat worried, a majority said the recent shakeups had little to no impact on their daily work and morale, according to a Federal News Network survey of the department's workforce.
April 23, 2019 -
Barbara George, executive director of the Washington Cyber Roundtable, explains why DHS approach to recruit and train cyber workers should be emulated.
April 23, 2019