Digital Government
Help Celebrate the Boldest Projects in Government
Nextgov and Government Executive’s BOLD Gov showcases excellence in government—and nominations are open.
Digital Government
Senate Votes to Punt Debt Crisis to December After Lawmakers Strike Deal
Congressional leaders have yet to spell out how they will avoid potential delayed paychecks for feds in the long term.
Digital Government
Students Can Now Earn up to $72,000 Annually, Federal HR Director Says
OPM Director Kiran Ahuja said the federal government is looking to overhaul internships, telling students “we need more of you and your colleagues coming into the federal government.”
Emerging Tech
Virtual Reality-Enabled Suicide Prevention Training Takes Air Force Staff ‘Out of Their Comfort Zone’
The service is just getting started with its plans for the emerging technology.
Digital Government
DOD Now Continuously Monitoring Clearance Holders’ Credit and Criminal Records
The long-awaited change to the background investigations process will flag concerning information for further investigation.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s Planning a New Initiative to Train People How to Make Use of Its Space Data
A NASA initiative aims to teach the public how to effectively use open-source tools and software to answer data-centered questions on their own.
Digital Government
Federal Employee Group Urges Congress to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Lawmakers have a little time left to pass a continuing resolution.
Digital Government
Federal Contractors Must Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by December 8
Companies doing business with the federal government must name a person to coordinate implementation and compliance with the vaccine mandate for covered employees.
Digital Government
Government Leadership at its Best: Meet the 2021 Teddy Award Winners
From introducing autonomous vehicles in the national parks to defending space, these leaders exemplify excellence.
Artificial Intelligence
Learn to Use Data or Risk Dying in Battle, New Army Project Teaches
Project Ridgway pushes soldiers to use—and even create—the artificial-intelligence tools that will confer military advantage.
Digital Government
What Federal Employees Should Know About Their Pay If There Is a Shutdown at the End of This Month
Unlike previous closures, furloughed workers would be guaranteed retroactive compensation once government reopens.
Digital Government
The Best and Worst Places to Work in America
A nationwide ranking from a nonprofit group factors in state policies related to wages and worker protections.
Cybersecurity
Union Supports Revised Civilian Cyber Reserve Program
But the American Federation of Government Employees is still adamantly against the creation of a civilian National Digital Reserve Corps.
Digital Government
Survey: 58% of Government Employees Support Vaccine Mandates
But 11% of government employees said they would strongly consider leaving their jobs if forced to vaccinate.
Digital Government
Biden Administration Details Who Is Covered By the Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate, Exemptions and Discipline
Update released Thursday notes that the requirement holds for all federal employees regardless of whether they are working in the office.
Cybersecurity
Union Wants Civilian Cyber Reserve Proposal Dropped from Defense Bill
The American Federation of Government Employees says private-sector stake in the provision is based on companies seeking a competitive advantage.
Digital Government
Questions Linger on Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
More guidance is expected to be released on September 24.
Digital Government
OPM Sees Eye-to-Eye With Outside Experts on Its Future Role in Governmentwide Personnel Policy
The federal government’s human resources agency said it is incorporating many of the ideas proposed by the National Academy of Public Administration in its upcoming strategic plan, but some will require funding increases and congressional action.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence, Automation Aren’t Killing Labor Market, Reports Says
Such technology aren't making it more likely for workers to lose jobs in 10 industries, the authors found.
Ideas