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OPM makes two new announcements on work hours, roles
The Office of Personnel Management is creating a new surge response program to fight COVID-19, and it released a fact sheet for federal employees caring for family members.
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TSA officers now allowed to wear protective masks
The largest federal employee union is satisfied with the TSA’s efforts to protect its front-line airport officers.
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DHS taking new coronavirus precautions for employees and contractors
Precautions are starting at DHS’ St. Elizabeth’s campus and could be imposed elsewhere.
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New OPM guidance addresses another pandemic-related hiring challenge
Agencies are struggling to find open fingerprinting facilities amid closures.
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UPDATES: New employees could be sworn in on FaceTime
Federal agencies are grappling with evolving policies as the government determines how to protect employees amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Follow our ongoing coverage as policy is announced.
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OPM calls on federal health insurers to prioritize coronavirus response
The Office of Personnel Management sent a letter to federal health insurance carriers to make coverage considerations in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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White House encourages agencies to send at-risk feds home
The Office of Management and Budget is encouraging agencies to maximize the telework available to employees that are most at risk of getting sick.
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Senator warns of coronavirus’s negative impact on security clearances
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., called on federal security clearance officials to issue guidance that offers clemency to employees whose finances are hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
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What makes federal reskilling programs flourish or fail
Pilot training initiatives have revealed important pain points the government must address as its workforce evolves.
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White House launches a detail program for cyber-skilled feds
Employees that have completed cyber training but not had the chance to practically use their skills can get the chance to work on other agencies’ cyber projects.
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OPM makes two new announcements on work hours, roles
The Office of Personnel Management is creating a new surge response program to fight COVID-19, and it released a fact sheet for federal employees caring for family members.
-
TSA officers now allowed to wear protective masks
The largest federal employee union is satisfied with the TSA’s efforts to protect its front-line airport officers.
-
DHS taking new coronavirus precautions for employees and contractors
Precautions are starting at DHS’ St. Elizabeth’s campus and could be imposed elsewhere.
-
New OPM guidance addresses another pandemic-related hiring challenge
Agencies are struggling to find open fingerprinting facilities amid closures.
-
UPDATES: New employees could be sworn in on FaceTime
Federal agencies are grappling with evolving policies as the government determines how to protect employees amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Follow our ongoing coverage as policy is announced.
-
OPM calls on federal health insurers to prioritize coronavirus response
The Office of Personnel Management sent a letter to federal health insurance carriers to make coverage considerations in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
-
White House encourages agencies to send at-risk feds home
The Office of Management and Budget is encouraging agencies to maximize the telework available to employees that are most at risk of getting sick.
-
Senator warns of coronavirus’s negative impact on security clearances
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., called on federal security clearance officials to issue guidance that offers clemency to employees whose finances are hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
-
What makes federal reskilling programs flourish or fail
Pilot training initiatives have revealed important pain points the government must address as its workforce evolves.
-
White House launches a detail program for cyber-skilled feds
Employees that have completed cyber training but not had the chance to practically use their skills can get the chance to work on other agencies’ cyber projects.
-
OPM makes two new announcements on work hours, roles
The Office of Personnel Management is creating a new surge response program to fight COVID-19, and it released a fact sheet for federal employees caring for family members.
-
TSA officers now allowed to wear protective masks
The largest federal employee union is satisfied with the TSA’s efforts to protect its front-line airport officers.
-
DHS taking new coronavirus precautions for employees and contractors
Precautions are starting at DHS’ St. Elizabeth’s campus and could be imposed elsewhere.
-
New OPM guidance addresses another pandemic-related hiring challenge
Agencies are struggling to find open fingerprinting facilities amid closures.
-
UPDATES: New employees could be sworn in on FaceTime
Federal agencies are grappling with evolving policies as the government determines how to protect employees amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Follow our ongoing coverage as policy is announced.
-
OPM calls on federal health insurers to prioritize coronavirus response
The Office of Personnel Management sent a letter to federal health insurance carriers to make coverage considerations in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
-
White House encourages agencies to send at-risk feds home
The Office of Management and Budget is encouraging agencies to maximize the telework available to employees that are most at risk of getting sick.
-
Senator warns of coronavirus’s negative impact on security clearances
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., called on federal security clearance officials to issue guidance that offers clemency to employees whose finances are hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
-
What makes federal reskilling programs flourish or fail
Pilot training initiatives have revealed important pain points the government must address as its workforce evolves.
-
White House launches a detail program for cyber-skilled feds
Employees that have completed cyber training but not had the chance to practically use their skills can get the chance to work on other agencies’ cyber projects.













