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Meet Me in the Metaverse: Tech Trends for Next Year
December 09, 2022

The ways that governments use technology is constantly changing, from the adaptation of technology and systems to the ways in which agencies secure their networks and data. As the year comes to an end

Making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work for the Federal Workforce
December 08, 2022

In 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order directing a comprehensive reimagining of how the federal government encourages diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility among the federal w

Vacancies, Inspectors General and Oversight at the Pentagon
December 07, 2022

On November 30, the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm. The Pentagon had only acting IGs since early 2016, including Glenn Fine, who was removed front hat position by President Donald Trump in the spring o

Learning from Elon Musk's Twitter Management Mistakes
December 06, 2022

The recent acquisition of Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk has been controversial. Layoff, resignations, loss of advertisers and an overall unpopular culture shift has brought up more questions than a

What Still Needs to Happen for Feds to Get Their 2023 Pay Raise
December 05, 2022

As a government shutdown looms in a few weeks, there is increased pressure on lawmakers to make deals on appropriations bills. As the end of the year approaches, . GovExec reporter Erich Wagner covers

Holiday Parties in the Age of COVID-19
December 02, 2022

As the month turns over, were into the December holiday season. Most organizations eschewed traditional, in-person holiday parties since the COVID-19 pandemic begannearly three years ago, but more o

The Calls to Eliminate Cabinet-Level Agencies Have a Long History
December 01, 2022

Every so often, small government advocates call for the elimination of various federal agencies like the Department of Education. In a new post for his series That Time, Tom Shoop. Shoop is editor

COVID-19, Anxiety and the Workplace
November 30, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis created a massive shift in the way Americans think of mental health. For many, the fear of catching a dangerous virus created a level of anxiety that was previously unheard of. As

Why Women Execs Are Leaving Their Jobs During the 'Great Breakup'
November 29, 2022

The "Great Resignation"has not affected everyone equally across the American workforce. According to data from Leanin.org, the gap between women and men in senior roles quitting their jobs is the lar

More Open Season Tips for Feds and Annuitants
November 28, 2022

Its Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, so participants have until December 12 to choose a health plan for next year. While not everyone may be in the market to change plan