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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.
Pentagon acting CIO pushes on with cybersecurity, software development
Cloud, zero trust, remote work: Acting CIO outlines priorities for his tenure as the Pentagon's top IT official.
By Andrew Eversden
Bill would cut over 100,000 DoD jobs
Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act, which mandates a 15 percent reduction in civilian Defense Department employees.
By Jessie Bur
Pentagon shattered speed record to give 1 million people remote work tools
How top IT leaders toppled constraints that mire software projects to fast-track the remote collaboration platform.
By Andrew Eversden
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
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
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.
Blazing a trail: How a Black Navy SEAL boosted his success through online learning
Completing a college degree can be a daunting task, but finding a right online program sets up students for success, says the author of this commentary.
By Ty Smith
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