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Teleworking DOD civilians may be recalled to in-person work
Two years after the pandemic sent DOD into “maximum telework,” Thursday’s memo points the way toward a new new normal.
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OMB kicks off search for new deputy federal CIO
The Office of Management and Budget is officially on the hunt for a new deputy chief information officer, posting a job advertisement this week online as Maria Roat is set to retire at the end of March.
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IRS plans to add 200 technologists
One of the things new techies at the IRS could work on is the modernization of its 60-year old core tax processing system, not slated to be done until 2030.
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White House order covers contractor pay equity
The Biden administration issued an executive order on Tuesday calling on the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to create new regulations around the use of past compensation in employment decisions.
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Data and the cyber workforce
The co-chairs of a congressionally mandated report on the cybersecurity workforce say that a new office or bureau should be charged with compiling more granular data on the state of cyber employment.
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The White House shares new details on plan to bring more feds back in April
Agencies across government will take on new responsibilities and offer more in-person services under Biden's new COVID-19 preparedness plan.
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The federal employee appeals board is finally functional again
Senate takes action on MSPB nominees for the first time in five years.
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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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