human capital

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CBP has put money towards catching forced labor products; now it needs manpower

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White House’s proposed raise will increase special pay rates, too

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Trump administration reveals more specifics about its proposed 2.6% raise for civilian employees.

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A workers sits a computer at the Department of Homeland Security's National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. The center serves as the hub for the federal government's cyber situational awareness, incident response, and management center for any malicious cyber activity. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

It may be time for the government to hire cyber folks without formal degrees

In today’s Federal Newscast, given the acute and ongoing shortage of cybersecurity talent, government officials are starting to think about hiring on skill,…

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(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)FILE- In this June 15, 2018, file photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. Default on your federal student loans and the government can take up to 15 percent of each paycheck to satisfy your debt. The Education Department can also withhold federal benefits like tax returns and Social Security payments. Garnishment is an effective tool to recoup unpaid loans, private collection agencies enlisted by the Education Department took in over $841.6 million  via wage garnishment in the 2018 fiscal year, but it inflicts serious financial strain on borrowers who are already struggling. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Agencies spending more repaying employees’ student loans

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management says it’s closely monitoring agencies’ use of the student loan repayment program in a tough budget environment.

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