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Do ethics norms still matter in the workforce?
Government ethics experts worry that perceived ethical lapses at top of the administration are influencing everyday feds.
Cybersecurity
Cyber takes on new prominence in shutdown government
Agencies got a sneak preview at the elevated importance cybersecurity programs and personnel can expect to receive during future government shutdowns.
People
Connolly doubts full funding deal is possible by Feb. 8
A Democratic supporter of the continuing resolution currently funding the government says that there's too much to do and not enough time to do it before the measure expires.
People
Even short shutdowns complicate federal hiring
With two government shutdowns in recent memory -- and a third looming -- the disruptions of federal operations make an already-protracted federal hiring process even more challenging.
People
House passes CR, but shutdown still looms
The House of Representatives voted to pass a month-long funding bill to keep the government open, but its Senate prospects are uncertain.
People
Connolly, Schatz push to give feds a pay raise
Bill would improve upon the 1.9 percent pay increase the president proposed for civilian employees.
Cybersecurity
Federal financial managers skeptical about reorg, survey says
Members of the federal financial community have doubts the Trump administration's plan to reorganize the federal government while slashing civilian budgets will make agency operations more efficient.
People
Can AI help simplify federal acquisition?
For all the mystery still surrounding the future of artificial intelligence, some early governmental uses could help federal workers and contractors navigate acquisition regulations to make federal purchasing less complex.
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OPM extends pay freeze for senior ranks
The Office of Personnel Management is extending a pay freeze for senior political officials — at least until Congress passes appropriations legislation.
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Senator seeks probe of 'burrowing' CFPB fed
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) wants the Office of Special Counsel to look into the conversion of Leandra English from a political appointee at OPM to a career official at CFPB.
People
DOD's shrinking civilian workforce
Education, training and small agencies are hit hardest by efforts at DOD to reduce overhead.
People
Lankford looks to cut debate time for political nominations
With hundreds of key vacancies throughout the government, one GOP senator is looking to cut debate time for nominees requiring Senate approval.
People
Are agencies doing all they can to attract talent?
Agencies may be underutilizing creative payment structures and incentives that could help them attract and retain employees, according to a GAO report.
Cybersecurity
2019 White House budget may include civilian pay freeze
A leaked OMB document featured in a Democratic report from a Senate committee indicates a proposed pay freeze is on the horizon.
Cybersecurity
Lessons learned from training Army combat units in cyber ops
The Cyber Electromagnetic Activities pilot initiative focused on equipping tactical commanders and brigades with cyber and information operation techniques.
People
Help wanted: Senior agile leaders needed
The government must invest in making agencies' senior IT program managers real agile leaders.
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Agencies have a long way to go to fix security clearance problems, GAO says
A GAO audit found that many federal agencies have yet to implement years-old recommendations to reform and speed up their security clearance processes.
Cybersecurity
Agencies link reorgs with employee engagement
While workforce reduction and civilian agency budget cuts seemingly run counter to improving workforce morale, human resources officials are looking to tie agency reorg plans to employee engagement.
Digital Government
Shakeup at TTS as Murphy takes over GSA
Long-time acquisition expert Emily Murphy takes over GSA, as new leaders move into key spots in the Federal Acquisition Service.
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