Modernization
DOD could get permanent telework capability in 2021
The Defense Department wants to convert its key telework tool, the Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) environment, to a permanent capability by next summer.
People
New House bill aims to halt Trump's civil service revamp
The Saving the Civil Service Act would block last week's executive order creating new classification of career federal employees in certain key roles and reverse any personnel moves made as a result of the order.
People
OPM directs agencies on civil service overhaul
A memo from acting personnel chief Michael Rigas told agencies they could look outside the boundaries of a recent executive order for jobs to reclassify, but that the Office of Personnel Management would make final determination.
Modernization
A post-COVID IT roadmap
It's time to start talking about the next steps we need to take to ensure that our IT infrastructure and tools can continue to support the remote workers, while providing state-of-the-art, timely customer service
People
House Dems mull response Trump's order to remake the civil service
The presidential election is one obvious check on the recent executive order to reclassify many federal civil servants as at-will employees, but congressional Democrats are looking at other ways to block the new policy.
People
Trump order creates Schedule F, to speed hiring and firing in key positions
The Oct. 21 executive order looks to reshape the competitive service by allowing agencies to reclassify policy jobs under a new schedule and give senior managers greater flexibility in hiring candidates and firing employees.
People
GSA unveils first NewPay service
The General Services Administration is talking with federal agency users to further develop its NewPay shared service offering rolled out in September.
People
House bill looks to boost COLA for Social Security recipients, federal retirees
The bill uses a different cost-of-living adjustment index to bring the adjustment to 3%.
Acquisition
Watchdog: DHS needs to keep a closer eye on acquisition qualifications
The Department of Homeland Security needs to be consistent in nominating and designating acquisition oversight officials.
Acquisition
Key questions remain for contractors about diversity training regulations
Although a Department of Labor official says diversity training is still possible for federal contractors under the new policies, confusion over the guidelines has already resulted in cancelled training as agencies and contractors hit pause rather than risk violating a Trump administration executive order.
Digital Government
GSA announces 2021 Presidential Innovation Fellows
The upcoming group is the most diverse cohort to date, including 34 fellows that will work across 22 federal agencies.
Acquisition
Business groups nationwide complain about diversity training crackdown
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce led a nationwide coalition of trade associations and business groups in a letter opposing the Trump administration's executive order on diversity and inclusion training.
Modernization
How a telework bill can boost security, modernization
The bipartisan Pandemic Federal Telework Act would make technology and security an integral part of telework planning and data reporting.
Digital Government
Solving the Army's data talent problem
The Army needs to develop specific skill sets and retool or retrain existing workforce, said Mark Gorak, the director of people analytics for the Assistant Secretary of the Army Manpower and Reserve Affairs.
Digital Government
How the Army's new pay system upgrade could improve talent management
The Army is planning to field an app-friendly human resources system that could hold the data needed to improve its workforce.
People
Feds to see average 4.9% hike in health premiums in 2021
The coronavirus pandemic was a driver in keeping premium hikes lower than otherwise would have been the case, according to an OPM official.
People
Army tests out augmented reality with training
As social distancing becomes the norm, the Army increasingly looks to virtual training.
Acquisition
Tech groups slam Trump's diversity training executive order
The pushback comes as the Labor Department tries to explain what the memo does and does not allow with regard to diversity training.
People
DHS closes in on new compensation rules for cyber talent
An emerging cyber talent hiring system at DHS awaits new payroll rules, said the agency's top IT officials.
Cybersecurity
Workforce changes needed to make IC more agile, report says
A new congressional report wants the intelligence community to reform its personnel practices as well as take a few cues from the Defense Department to speed innovation.
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