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Lawmakers hope to extend paid parental leave beyond Title 5
A new bill would update federal workforce law to allow more employees to take advantage of a paid parental leave benefit.
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GAO, Congress warn on Census staffing, cyber
On the eve of the 2020 census, oversight bodies are warning on risks that could compromise the population count.
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White House floats 1% pay raise for civilian feds in 2021 budget
Democrats in Congress and federal employee unions are pushing legislation for a 3.5% pay hike.
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Trump looks to curtail DOD civilian employee unions
A recent White House memo authorized a new policy to let the defense secretary roll back collective bargaining among civilian workers at the Department of Defense.
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FDA wants to upgrade ethics filing platform
The Food and Drug Administration aims to improve the way documents for ethics rules compliance are filed and tracked.
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Future-proofing government by fostering connections
Collaboration in and among agencies and dedication to customer service will ensure government can meet the demands of the future.
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Retirement claims for feds spike in January
Retirement claims for January 2020 is largest in eight years.
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OPM preps guidance about Wuhan coronavirus
Despite current low risk of contraction, OPM encourages feds to use good hygiene and use workplace flexibilities where needed
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Key agencies still lack confirmed watchdogs
Expert says lack of confirmation sends message that inspectors general are undervalued, ineffective
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Carrots or sticks?
Steve Kelman considers the research on what makes for an effective motivator.
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At hearing, IGs look to curb reprisals against whistleblowers
The Trump impeachment and trial put whistleblowers in the public eye, but behind the headlines, officials say, agency whistleblowers are subject to reprisal.
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The power of bad
Steve Kelman shares insights from a new book about negativity and the importance of seeking out the positive.
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Union presses to suspend ruling on workplace impeachment talk
An emergency motion would pause an Office of Special Counsel policy designed to tamp down federal workplace advocacy of impeachment.
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Does strategic planning help organizations?
Steve Kelman notes growing support for strategic planning efforts -- and the steps agencies take to keep those plans relevant.
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How to speed up Senate confirmation
Confirmation for political appointees has lagged, and the Partnership for Public Service has some ideas for picking up the pace.
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EPA under fire from House panel for lax ethics enforcement
The House Oversight Committee wants to know why top officials have been able to sidestep or delay signing ethics pledges.
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DISA pushes on Fourth Estate network modernization
The DOD's central IT organization is leading a migration to a new single service network and will bring on the first agency later this year.
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OPM publishes database of union agreements
The database publication, required under an executive order, is being touted as supporting workforce transparency and accountability.
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BLM begins move out of Washington
The decision to relocate staff could disrupt key relationships with Congress and OMB and set the stage for a dismantling of the agency, say former employees.
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