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CRS fact-checks Trump claim of ICE endorsement
A Congressional Research Service legal sidebar explains why campaign trail claims that ICE endorsed Donald Trump for president are not accurate.
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OPM plans new work-life survey
The Office of Personnel Management will conduct a governmentwide survey to measure workplace flexibility as part of its efforts to attract and keep talented feds.
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What a Senate flip could mean for feds and IT
If Democrats take control of the Senate, it will mean big changes at key committees and could prove to be a big deal for federal workforce and IT issues.
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Seven steps to a smooth transition
ACT-IAC paper offers advice to the next administration on cybersecurity, management, workforce and more.
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Analysis paralysis in government?
Finding a balance between studying a problem to death and taking swift action can be tricky, but there are signs that federal managers are trying to address the challenge.
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Trump promises federal hiring freeze
In a weekend policy speech, the Republican presidential nominee announced plans to trim the federal workforce by attrition.
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Trump ally Gingrich pushes for federal 'You're fired!'
A senior adviser to presidential candidate Donald Trump wants to make it easier for the former reality TV star to use his famous catchphrase if he's elected.
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Three tips for working with a toxic colleague
Steve Kelman recommends an executive coach's advice for "creating productive relationships, even with individuals you find distasteful."
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Modernization guidance from ACT-IAC
Planning for modernizing systems can be tricky because adopting technologies requires more than just tech savvy, according to a new ACT-IAC modernization guide.
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GAO wants better payroll data from OPM
The Office of Personnel Management's payroll and workforce data is unreliable and needs to be made more available for use by other agencies, according to a government watchdog.
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Should feds take jail threats seriously?
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) warned rank-and-file feds at NTIA of potential adverse legal consequences of participating in a government activity that he said is expressly banned by statute.
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What the next administration needs to do about the workforce
Through consultations with industry and government, ACT-IAC came up with both short- and long-term actions the next administration should take to solve federal workforce problems, particularly in the IT sphere.
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Finding ways to make federal employees want to stay
Agencies are emphasizing engagement and adding performance incentives to make government careers more attractive to the next generation of employees.
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Modest gains for most agencies in job satisfaction
OPM released agency-by-agency results from the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, and most agencies improved.
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'Burrowing in' oversight needs improvement
Agencies say OPM's policy requiring agencies to seek approval to move political appointees to career posts is confusing, and OPM does not identify all cases.
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Administration appoints first head of NBIB
The National Background Investigations Bureau announced the appointment of its first director as the agency prepares to take over processing government background checks.
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Senator: Rigid hiring process pushes millennials from federal work
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said agencies are missing out on younger workers because of the government's rigidity, particularly its protracted hiring process.
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Solving the federal IT workforce problem
Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) argues that potential answers to the federal government’s IT workforce gap lie in expanding youth programs and partnerships between public and private sectors.
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SEA names new president
The Senior Executive Association tapped seasoned former federal executive to lead the organization.
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