Trump Signs Order Prioritizing Job Skills Over College Degree in Government Hiring
Administration officials say the shift will allow the government to hire a more inclusive workforce based on skill instead of a person’s education level. Keep Reading
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Largest Federal Union Says Reopening Federal Worksites ‘Wrong’ While COVID-19 Still Spreads
Two days after the administration issued governmentwide guidance on reopening federal worksites, AFGE immediately sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russell Vought detailing AFGE’s six preconditions. Keep Reading
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OMB, OPM Issue Guidance on Opening Up Federal Agencies
This guidance establishes near- to mid-term processes to align Federal agency operations to the National guidelines, and supports the transition of Federal government operations back to a normal state while maintaining practices which have proven successful in fighting the virus. Keep Reading
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AFGE Sues Government for Hazard Pay for Feds Working Through Coronavirus
The suit names five plaintiffs working at the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Veteran Affairs. But there are likely thousands of other federal employees who have been exposed to the coronavirus. Keep Reading
GAO: Despite Some Progress, Agencies Continue to Fail on IT Workforce Planning
Federal agencies vary widely in their efforts to implement key information technology workforce planning activities that are critical to ensuring that agencies have the staff they need to support their missions. Keep Reading
The Aging Federal Workforce Needs ‘New Blood,’ Experts Say
It’s not just about replacing the older workers, but replacing them with “a different kind of workforce for the future," says expert. Keep Reading
11 Things Federal Workers Must Know About the Government Shutdown
This can be a confusing and extremely stressful time, wondering whether you’ll get back pay, if you can find another job during the shutdown, etc. Keep Reading
After Hatch Act ‘#MAGA’ Reprimands, Guidance Warns Federal Employees on Using ‘#Resist’
"'Resistance,' '#resist' and similar terms have become inextricably links with the electoral success (or failure) of the president," says Office of Special Counsel. Keep Reading
GAO: Actions Needed to Ensure Staff Have Skills to Administer and Oversee Federal Grants
GAO found that sub-agencies at HHS, USDA, and Education vary in following leading training practices for planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating their grants training programs. Keep Reading
Federal Prisons ‘Can’t be Run on the Cheap,’ Warns Union Leader
American Federation of Government Employees says that with thousands of positions vacant and more cuts proposed, the safety and well-being of inmates and staff is already eroding. Keep Reading