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Biden uses the State of the Union to call feds back to the office
The president lays out new tasks for agencies in his address, along with ideas for where that work should take place.
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Federal agencies can relax their mask and testing Requirements
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force updated its guidance following new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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GSA announces 2022 Presidential Innovation Fellows class
The program, started in the Obama administration, is meant to bring tech-savvy change agents into government.
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OMB: This is the year for security clearance reform
Jason Miller, deputy director of management at the Office of Management and Budget, a key leader in security clearance reform efforts, says to expect major milestones in 2022.
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Biden's Supreme Court pick comes with experience on federal employee issues
Ketanji Brown Jackson overturned a trio of Trump executive orders that had made it easier to fire federal employees and limited union bargaining rights.
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When should feds use a burner phone abroad?
The Federal Chief Information Officers Council released new guidance on toting government-issued mobile phones and devices on foreign trips – and when to leave official gear at home.
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Part of Biden’s $15 contractor minimum wage order was temporarily halted
“This ruling helps more than 40,000 companies like Arkansas Valley Adventures who provide seasonal recreational services on federal lands,” said an attorney for the plaintiffs.
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Biden can do more to protect inspectors general, says former watchdog fired by Trump
Guidance issued by the Biden administration was “important,” but an executive order could also help preserve IG independence, said Michael Atkinson.
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Announcing the 2022 Federal 100
Meet the women and men being honored for their exceptional contributions to federal IT over the past year.
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OPM needs more reliable telework data, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office says that until the Office of Personnel Management implements recommendations on its telework data, it won't be able to show a clear and accurate picture of telework across the government.
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This book has an awful title, but says a lot of great things
Steve Kelman explores "The Power of Flexing"
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White House cyber office 'expects to lead' on workforce strategy
A top official promised that there's "more to come" from the White House cyber office on cybersecurity workforce strategy," calling it a "key priority" on the heels of a report recommending that the Office of the National Cyber Director take the lead on the issue.
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OMB's Shalanda Young talks TMF, CX and improper payments
Young, who has been leading the Office of Management and Budget on an acting basis since March 2021 when Biden's original pick, Neera Tanden, withdrew from her nomination, is poised for confirmation to the top job.
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The deadline is here for federal contractors to start paying at least $15 an hour
This comes as a “record number” of states and localities are increasing their minimum wages in 2022.
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Exit interview: Angie Bailey
Angie Bailey was the chief human capital officer at the Department of Homeland Security as it built and launched its own personnel system for cybersecurity personnel. Here's some of what she learned about the government's ability to recruit and retain cybersecurity and IT talent.
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Diversity and the cyber workforce
Data shows that the federal cybersecurity workforce is less diverse than the government overall, but addressing the disparity will take more than hiring more diverse employees, say DEIA experts and federal tech executives.
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Biden administration confirms it will mostly pause punishment of unvaccinated feds
White House issues new guidance as it appeals nationwide injunction.
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Court block of contractor vaccine mandate does not bar workplace safety measures
A block of the Biden administration's order that contractors be vaccinated against COVID-19 or test regularly has been in place since December.
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OPM issues guidance to ensure 67,000 feds make at least $15 per hour
Agencies have until the end of this month to exercise special pay rates to implement a $15 minimum wage, in accordance with a Biden administration executive order.
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Federal court issues nationwide pause on Biden's federal employee vaccine mandate
Biden overstepped his presidential power, federal judge says.
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