Digital Government
OPM Issues Guidance on Additional Paid Sick Leave for Feds During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The federal government’s human resources agency confirmed this week that most federal workers are eligible to take up to two additional weeks of paid sick leave this year related to COVID-19.
Digital Government
Agencies Remind Employees to Remain Ethical During Pandemic
Think twice before accepting a gift from a grateful citizen or using your work computer for personal activities, agencies say.
Ideas
New Government Technology Could Herald Our New Normal
Perhaps we can get back to something akin to normal but in a safer way.
Artificial Intelligence
Army Wants to Study How Humans Team With AI—And Vice Versa
A new contract will focus on the teaming aspect of artificial intelligence in warfare by analyzing how humans and machines think when working together.
Digital Government
White House Instructs Agencies to Begin Process of Returning Some Employees to Their Offices
Operations will remain abnormal for the coming months and will vary widely across the country.
Digital Government
States Start Hiring Battalions of Contact Tracers to Track Covid-19
As governors look to loosen coronavirus restrictions, a key benchmark will be improving the ability to track and isolate new cases. That will include more “contact tracers,” investigators who track down those who’ve come in contact with infected people.
Digital Government
House Oversight Leaders Seek Childcare Payments and Other Help for Feds in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
In a letter to House leadership, Democrats unveil a laundry list of legislative proposals to assist federal employees and contractors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cybersecurity
GAO to Pentagon: Practice the Cyber Policies You Preach
The Defense Department has yet to fully implement multiple initiatives to improve basic cyber hygiene.
Digital Government
Survey: Nearly Half of U.S. Employees Feeling Burnt Out
Though many Americans have lost their jobs, one in four remaining employees said COVID-19 has added stress to their lives.
Digital Government
The Air Force and Navy Are Testing A Biometric App to Stay Fit Amid Social Distancing
The app is helping the services monitor the health of sailors and airmen stuck at home.
Digital Government
Pentagon Mandates Homemade Masks for Some Workers
N95 respirators and surgical masks will be reserved for health care workers and patients, the Defense Department said in a series of memos this week.
Digital Government
ODNI Directs Agencies to Be Flexible with National Security Contractors
The guidance recommends immediate contract modifications to allow some industry personnel to remain at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ideas
Preventing Remote Workers from Being Sitting Ducks
Unlike workers in other industries, most federal workers have largely conducted business within the four walls of their agency.
Ideas
How One Federal Agency Took Care of Its Workers During the Yellow Fever Pandemic in the 1790s
The pandemic forced Americans to tackle some of the questions that have surfaced in the past week.
Digital Government
Thousands of Federal Employees Have Contracted COVID-19
Many more are quarantined due to possible exposure as employees are on the frontlines fighting the coronavirus and providing essential services.
Digital Government
During Pandemic, CDC Aims to Hire Chief Data Officer
The agency is accepting applications through April 28.
Digital Government
Senate Stimulus Bill Includes Resources for Federal Telework and Contracting Community
Portions of the Senate’s stimulus bill address immediate technological challenges for government.
Ideas
Amid Coronavirus, CISA and NIST Issue Guidelines to Boost Federal Telecommuting
Hackers are taking advantage of the telecommuting chaos to launch attacks across the spectrum.
Digital Government
Defense Secretary Says Teleworking Could Last Months
During a virtual town hall, Mark Esper warned employees to be vigilant for phishing attempts and practice good cyber hygiene.
Digital Government