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Congressional Democrats propose an 8.7% pay raise for feds in 2024
The annually introduced bill would provide a 4.7% across-the-board increase in basic pay and an average 4% increase to locality pay.
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GSA opens workplace innovation lab, a coworking space for federal employees
The new lab within the General Services Administration’s headquarters features state-of-the-art office technology and furniture crafted to help reimagine federal agencies' future of workspaces
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USAID seeks contractor input on new STEM fellowship program
The U.S. Agency for International Development is aiming to launch a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fellowship program to help build more pathways for skilled talent to enter the federal workforce.
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The 2022 Federal 100
Meet the women and men being honored for their exceptional contributions to federal IT in 2021.
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OPM pushes to rebrand government and capitalize on tech layoffs
The Office of Personnel Management is co-hosting a tech job fair on Wednesday. It’s one example of ongoing efforts to rebrand the government as an employer.
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Lawmakers propose a federal reserve corps for digital talent
The bipartisan legislation seeks to address the government’s tech and cyber needs by enabling industry professionals to bring their skills and experience to the federal level.
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Feds mull changes to cannabis questions on vetting forms
A plan to modernize intake forms for candidates for government service could include revisions to the type of questions asked about marijuana use.
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Federal health plan could be spending $1B a year on ineligible dependents, GAO says
A new report found that OPM lacks a process for identifying and removing ineligible members from the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, possibly costing the government $1 billion in improper payments a year.
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EEOC on the lookout for tech-fueled employment bias
The employment rights enforcement agency announced plans to crack down violations of anti-discrimination rules stemming from the use of AI and algorithmic decision-making software.
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New ranking member could shake up a key Senate oversight committee
The libertarian-leaning Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has often butted heads with his own party and the opposing one, denounced federal spending and questioned agency authorities.
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Exit interview: What the Labor Department's unemployment insurance guru thinks about the state of the system
Is the system ready for the next recession? The Labor Department’s former deputy director for policy at the Office of Unemployment Modernization says it isn’t. She explains why, and talks through problems around fraud, equity and more.
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What should the government do in 2023 to fill its cyber workforce shortage?
The threat of cyberattacks makes filling these positions critical, experts say.
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Deadline extended for Federal 100 nominations!
You now have until Wednesday, Jan. 11 to get them in. Happy holidays!
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Raskin beats Connolly in race to be top Democrat on House Oversight
The Maryland Democrat has built a national profile from his work on impeachment and the Jan. 6 committee.
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National Cyber Director Chris Inglis reportedly set to retire in the coming months
The first national cyber director has been shepherding the White House’s national cyber strategy with the help of industry professionals and cybersecurity experts.
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Ann Lewis to head GSA's Technology Transformation Services
Lewis, who recently served in a senior tech role at the Small Business Administration, has spent her career focused on supporting small businesses while serving in top technology positions across the public and private sectors.
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Here’s what still needs to happen for feds to get their 2023 pay raise
Although there’s only a month left in the year, there are still a number of things that must be done to finalize an average 4.6% pay hike for civilian federal workers in January.
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DOD wants cyber apprenticeships for contractors, but acquisition regs may remain an obstacle
DOD officials say contractors should increase the use of registered cyber apprenticeships, but some companies argue that federal contract requirements often lock them into education and experience prerequisites.
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CISA hires its first 'chief people officer'
NASA's Elizabeth Kolmstetter will be charged with aligning talent recruitment efforts at the cybersecurity agency during an increasingly tight labor market.
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A tribute to a pioneer advocate for small disadvantaged businesses in government contracting
Steve Kelman remembers Centech founder Fernando Galaviz.
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