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VA move to curb remote work puts all federal workers on notice
Decisions on new federal policies for off-site work could upend the pandemic adjustments made by millions of workers.
Feds get a full day off for Christmas Eve
Federal employees will get a four day weekend around Christmas this year.
By Jessie Bur
Pentagon extends exception for childcare during telework
Civilian Department of Defense employees will continue to be able to work from home with a child or family member requiring dependent care in the house.
By Jessie Bur
Remote work could be silver lining of pandemic for some veterans, including those with PTSD
Remote work options, which have increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, could benefit veterans with complex medical needs or PTSD.
By Davis Winkie
40 senators introduce bill to block Trump’s civil service reorg
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., led the legislative effort in the Senate to counteract Trump's plans to create a Schedule F federal employee classification.
By Jessie Bur
Federal hiring policy changes are on the horizon
Draft changes proposed by the Office of Personnel Management would open more pathways for job applicants to prove they have the desired skills.
By Jessie Bur
Trump orders the removal of some feds from competitive service
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Oct. 21 that would place policy-facing employees under a new schedule out of the competitive service.
By Jessie Bur
Joint Chiefs members cleared to return to work at Pentagon after self-quarantine
Members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff self-quarantined as a precaution after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for COVID-19.
More than a quarter of federal jobs require a degree
Many federal job openings rely on degrees to prove that a candidate has the right skill level, but some jobs require that degree as a minimum threshold for consideration.
By Jessie Bur
Twitter poll calls Army work-life balance into question
A Twitter poll reveals many soldiers do not believe that the Army respects work-life balance.
By Sarah Sicard
Close the Pentagon — it’s too big of a target
Why maintain a highly concentrated target for adversaries?
By James Hasik