OPM finalizes rules rescinding provisions of Trump’s firing executive order
The new regulations follow through on a 2021 executive order signed by President Biden rescinding several of the Trump administration’s personnel policies.
Some agencies aren't fulfilling Biden's promise to give feds time off to vote
Agencies are exploiting loopholes or issuing restrictive policies, confounding staff.
A judge has finalized the $63M OPM hack settlement. Feds now have two months to sign up for damages.
So far, more than 19,000 data breach victims are seeking payouts of up to $10,000.
OPM's Ahuja gets an earful from agencies over enhanced pay for cyber talent
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is navigating the intense competition among federal agencies for in-demand cybersecurity workers.
The largest law enforcement agency in the nation pledges to hire a lot more women
The agency has a long way to go to fulfill its new commitment.
Court lifts injunction on contractor vaccine mandate, but OMB tells agencies not to enforce it -- yet
More guidance is expected from the Office of Management and Budget.
Cyber talent still in high demand
In the last 12 months, more than 769,000 cyber job postings went up in the United States.
AI training bill becomes law
The measure is meant to ensure that feds understand the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence.
Federal retirees are set to receive the highest COLA in decades, but some will get less than others
Civil Service Retirement System enrollees will see an 8.7% increase in their defined benefit pension payments in 2023, while participants in the Federal Employees Retirement System will only receive a 7.7% increase.
35 fixes to help solve the cyber workforce gap
A new cyber workforce strategy will require the cooperation of the White House Office of the National Cyber Director, Office of Personnel Management and more to help fill thousands of public-sector cybersecurity positions.
AI task force aims to expand federal research opportunities beyond big tech
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource is planning to put out a roadmap in December which outlines how the federal government can recruit more diverse talent for AI research and development opportunities.
White House seeks advice on cyber workforce development
The Office of the National Cyber Director is looking for input in a new request for information and will eventually quiz respondents about their ideas.
Federal employees will pay 8.7% more toward health care premiums next year
The Office of Personnel Management said increased use of health care services as the COVID-19 pandemic has waned has led to the sharpest uptick in health insurance premiums in more than a decade.
Can apprenticeships help address the cyber workforce gap?
The push comes as part of the Labor Department's cybersecurity apprenticeship sprint, which it launched with the Department of Commerce over the summer.
Your guide to pay and benefits during a shutdown
Although lawmakers are loath to let appropriations lapse ahead of an election, complications remain over permitting reform and other measures expected to be included in legislation to keep the government open.
Senators float plan to authorize local-level federal executive boards
The bipartisan Improving Government Efficiency and Workforce Development through Federal Executive Boards Act is designed to strengthen the workforce development activities of the boards.
DHS launches 'largest customer experience hiring initiative’ with hundreds of technologist positions
The agency’s recruitment initiative comes in response to President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order seeking to streamline the “government-to-customer delivery process.”
A cyber workforce strategy is coming from the White House, along with an implementation body to make sure it works
The Office of the National Cyber Director has a workforce plan in development that looks to address public sector and private sector gaps in the cybersecurity profession.
Thousands of FDA employees could face furloughs or RIFs if Congress doesn't act soon
Congressional inaction would leave FDA's drug and biologics evaluation with limited capacity to function.
White House's cyber office seeks a workforce lead
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said Wednesday that the cyber workforce problem is a top priority.
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