FLRA revives program aimed at resolving workplace disputes through mediationThe mediation program marks the second time FLRA and FMCS have partnered on alternative dispute resolution. But questions remain about capacity and interest.Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentflra mediation program revival
PCS organization will soon become a standalone agency“I can't make promises, but I think probably sometime this year we will officially be an agency,” Maj. Gen. Lance Curtis said.Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →Governmentpcs agency transition
For disabled veterans, getting hired is hard. Getting accommodated is harder.Both are fixable -- if agencies choose to actually use the tools already on the books.Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeveterans employment challenges
Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGEThe Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from FOIA’s requirements as a presidential advisory body.Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →Governmentsupreme court foia case
Pay raise? What pay raise? The president’s alternative is an improvement, even if it’s by accidentRonald Sanders, a former chairman of the Federal Salary Council, explains why a “one-size-fits-all” pay raise needs to be revisited.Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentfederal pay raise debate
Why feds believe alternative work schedules are more than a perkA Federal News Network Pulse Poll found 78% of the respondents say their agency continues to offer alternative work schedules, but many are unsure for how long.Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →Government
Is Congress losing control over the spending power of the purse?"Even if Congress isn't taking action immediately, I think that this is a a trend and a pattern that we could see a lot of discussion about," said Loren Duggan.Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomycongress spending power debate
A new bill would supercharge customer service at the IRSIf passed by the House as is, the bill would also recommend that IRS provide a call-back option for all calls that go unanswered for five minutes.Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentirs customer service bill
What high-performing agencies do differently with dataJennifer Chronis, the vice president of US public sector sales at Snowflake, said trusting your data is key in the battle against fraud, waste and abuse.Federal News Network6d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
