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USPS struggled to keep records of employees taking COVID leave
The U.S. Postal Service “took quick, decisive action focused on employee safety” but struggled to maintain thorough records of employee leave use during the pandemic, an internal report said.
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Feds get special enrollment for health care flexible spending
Federal employees can take advantage of the flexible spending account special enrollment period through the month of June.
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Watchdog priorities back up IRS request for more staff
A Government Accountability Office report listed human capital management as a top challenge for the IRS to achieve its mission.
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Agencies may begin returning feds to the office in July, White House orders
Federal agencies can begin return to the office efforts in late July, under new Biden administration guidance.
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Feds could be rewarded for getting the COVID vaccine
A major federal health insurer is offering members $50 for proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
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IRS employees ‘outgunned’ in the fight to enforce taxes
A shrinking workforce means that the IRS can only pursue so many audits, leaving significant tax dollars uncollected.
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OPM opens path to bring back feds at higher grade levels
The new rule will allow agencies to reinstate returning employees without going through the normal competition process.
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TSA employees to get more rights under Biden administration order
Transportation Security Administration officers will get more collective bargaining rights and a plan to improve pay under a new agency initiative.
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How the pandemic changed federal hiring
The Office of Personnel Management authorized special authority to bring on workers for COVID-19 response, but it didn’t bring about widespread change.
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Feds could add 50,000 new workers under Biden’s 2022 budget
The federal workforce is expected to get 2.3 percent bigger over the course of next year.
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USPS struggled to keep records of employees taking COVID leave
The U.S. Postal Service “took quick, decisive action focused on employee safety” but struggled to maintain thorough records of employee leave use during the pandemic, an internal report said.
-
Feds get special enrollment for health care flexible spending
Federal employees can take advantage of the flexible spending account special enrollment period through the month of June.
-
Watchdog priorities back up IRS request for more staff
A Government Accountability Office report listed human capital management as a top challenge for the IRS to achieve its mission.
-
Agencies may begin returning feds to the office in July, White House orders
Federal agencies can begin return to the office efforts in late July, under new Biden administration guidance.
-
Feds could be rewarded for getting the COVID vaccine
A major federal health insurer is offering members $50 for proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
-
IRS employees ‘outgunned’ in the fight to enforce taxes
A shrinking workforce means that the IRS can only pursue so many audits, leaving significant tax dollars uncollected.
-
OPM opens path to bring back feds at higher grade levels
The new rule will allow agencies to reinstate returning employees without going through the normal competition process.
-
TSA employees to get more rights under Biden administration order
Transportation Security Administration officers will get more collective bargaining rights and a plan to improve pay under a new agency initiative.
-
How the pandemic changed federal hiring
The Office of Personnel Management authorized special authority to bring on workers for COVID-19 response, but it didn’t bring about widespread change.
-
Feds could add 50,000 new workers under Biden’s 2022 budget
The federal workforce is expected to get 2.3 percent bigger over the course of next year.
-
USPS struggled to keep records of employees taking COVID leave
The U.S. Postal Service “took quick, decisive action focused on employee safety” but struggled to maintain thorough records of employee leave use during the pandemic, an internal report said.
-
Feds get special enrollment for health care flexible spending
Federal employees can take advantage of the flexible spending account special enrollment period through the month of June.
-
Watchdog priorities back up IRS request for more staff
A Government Accountability Office report listed human capital management as a top challenge for the IRS to achieve its mission.
-
Agencies may begin returning feds to the office in July, White House orders
Federal agencies can begin return to the office efforts in late July, under new Biden administration guidance.
-
Feds could be rewarded for getting the COVID vaccine
A major federal health insurer is offering members $50 for proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
-
IRS employees ‘outgunned’ in the fight to enforce taxes
A shrinking workforce means that the IRS can only pursue so many audits, leaving significant tax dollars uncollected.
-
OPM opens path to bring back feds at higher grade levels
The new rule will allow agencies to reinstate returning employees without going through the normal competition process.
-
TSA employees to get more rights under Biden administration order
Transportation Security Administration officers will get more collective bargaining rights and a plan to improve pay under a new agency initiative.
-
How the pandemic changed federal hiring
The Office of Personnel Management authorized special authority to bring on workers for COVID-19 response, but it didn’t bring about widespread change.
-
Feds could add 50,000 new workers under Biden’s 2022 budget
The federal workforce is expected to get 2.3 percent bigger over the course of next year.













