Digital Government
3 Tips from Federal HR Pros on Recruiting Talent in a Pandemic
Proactive federal agencies are recruiting where the talent is: online.
Digital Government
‘Stunning’ Executive Order Would Politicize Civil Service
President Trump signs directive that will potentially pull thousands of federal employees in "policy-making" positions out of the competitive service, making them at-will employees.
Emerging Tech
Report: Establish CTOs in Every National Security Agency
A Center for American Progress report outlines what the next administration should do to improve foreign policy and national security in its first 100 days.
Modernization
Most Federal Workers Expect to Telework at Least Three Days per Week in the Future, Survey Says
But securing and managing the information technology that enables work from home is a top challenge during the pandemic, respondents indicated.
Policy
Trump Administration Develops Governmentwide Office Reopening Guidelines, With Contractor Help
Masks, distancing and sensors to track employee movement are all part of GSA’s non-binding coronavirus recommendations.
Digital Government
Social Security Administration CIO to Depart
SSA’s assistant deputy commissioner will assume the role beginning Oct. 26.
Cybersecurity
NSA Launches Diversity Initiative to Grow Bench of Job-Ready Cybersecurity Talent
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are in the political spotlight as policy makers describe deep benefits to expanding and diversifying the cybersecurity workforce.
Digital Government
Watchdog: White VA Employees Twice as Likely to Be Promoted as Black Workers
The American Federation of Government Employees said Thursday that new data it obtained via the Freedom of Information Act underscores its allegations of systemic racism pervading the Veterans Affairs Department.
Digital Government
Nearly Half of Federal Execs With Workforce Issues Point to 'Political Pressure' as a Cause
Less than half of top feds say they have enough employees to do a "quality job."
Digital Government
USAJOBS to Tell Applicants More About Their Competition, Help Identify Relevant Openings
The federal jobs posting site has undergone significant improvements in recent years.
Digital Government
GPO Employees Overwhelmingly Satisfied With Leadership, IT Support During COVID-19 Telework
Employees gave their agency very high marks but asked for clarity about essential onsite work and use of personal IT equipment.
Ideas
Teachers Play a Critical Role in Shaping Girls' Future as Coders
Educators need to be aware of their own implicit biases that can lead to differences in how they recognize what girls can do in coding.
Ideas
The Chinese MSS Is Attacking Us with Our Own Tools
Here’s how to get ahead of the adversary with integrated cyber defenses.
Digital Government
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional
Legislation requiring workers, including federal employees and military service members, to consent in writing to have their Social Security taxes deferred between now and the end of the year has the support of nearly 20 employee groups.
Digital Government
Trump Administration Has Cut the Number of Federal Personnel Deployed in COVID-19 Fight by 60%
Administration officials say they have demobilized feds as missions are completed.
Emerging Tech
Defense to Outfit and Steer Military Dogs with Augmented Reality Goggles
Sights are set on tapping new technology to help better protect soldiers and the canines they guide.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect All Feds’ Leave Following COVID
Although OPM’s current policy only waives the 30-day annual leave cap for essential employees who are unable to use their leave due to their duties responding to the coronavirus pandemic, Democrats in Congress want to extend the waiver to all federal workers.
Cybersecurity
DHS Exempts Expanded Insider Threat Program From Key Privacy Act Provisions
The agency will be allowed to collect large amounts of data without having to follow several provisions regarding disclosure, relevance and the sharing of that information.
Digital Government
Senators Call for Comprehensive Report on Use of Security Cameras at All VA Hospitals
Lawmakers introduced legislation to enhance transparency across the facilities.
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