President Joe Biden told State Department employees Thursday that his agenda for the agency will focus on rebuilding workforce morale, strengthening interagency coordination and promoting diversity within the diplomatic ranks. In …
Biden addresses another union priority: Cleaning house at federal impasse panel
Federal employee unions crossed off another item on their wish list from the Biden administration this week. President Joe Biden on Tuesday asked for the resignations of all 10 members …
Burnout, schmurnout. It’s a great time to be alive!
A new survey purports to show “troubling” levels of “federal employee burnout.” Maybe, but surveys generally reveal what the surveyor is looking for, especially in the era of online surveys. …
Congress reintroduces USPS reform bill to eliminate pre-funding mandate
The Postal Service seeks to cut costs and its regulator gave the agency greater flexibility setting higher mail rates, but Congress could have a far greater impact putting the Postal …
Protected: Changing ideas about military medicine is also changing how professionals prepare
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Getting grounded after a transition
Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne. Entering a federal agency for the first time as an appointed …
Going through the 2021 NDAA
Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne. Enacted barely a month ago, federal contractors are still unpacking everything stuffed …
What government agencies seeking innovation could learn from venture capitalists
One key factor that likely advantages American startup companies relative to those in less-developed economies is the existence of a thriving venture capital industry (VC) that enables bold innovation. In …
Congressman wonders when DHS frontline employees will get vaccinated
To listen to the Federal Newscast on your phone or mobile device, subscribe in PodcastOne or Apple Podcasts. The best listening experience on desktop can be found using Chrome, Firefox or Safari. House …
Mandated Pandemic Hazard Pay for Grocery Store Workers Prompts Store Closures, Lawsuits
California’s grocers are up in arms about city-level hazard pay laws that require them to compensate employees with “hero pay” wage premiums during the pandemic. The California Grocers Association (CGA) …