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The Revenue Room™, by H2K LabsThe Revenue Room™ with Constance Sayers, President & CRO, GovExecConstance Sayers, President and Chief Revenue Officer of GovExec, joins The Revenue Room to share her journey of transforming a traditional media company into a data-driven intelligence platform. From managing 16 acquisitions in one year to pioneering innovative AI-driven solutions, Constance offers invaluable insights on redefining revenue streams and scaling businesses in the information and media industry. This episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating the challenges of transitioning to data-centric business models.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Building a Data-Driven Business: How Constance led GovExec’s transformation into a platform deli...
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FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees191. Hatch Act + GovExec's Sean Michael NewhouseMeet Sean Michael Newhouse. He's a reporter for GovExec and put out videos recently about the Hatch Act that are far more entertaining than our normal annual training. You can catch that content here. In this episode, he explains the basics of the Hatch Act and what it's like working for GovExec. Learn more about his GovExec work at this link. And here's his latest story.
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GovExec DailyThe Government Hall of Fame Tells 'Heroic Stories' of Public ServiceDespite the negative talk of the swamp or the deep state, the last few years have shown the import of government in the lives of Americans. From the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines to disaster recovery to the other services that government and stakeholders bring forward, public servants play a huge part in our society. At GovExec’s Evening of Honors Gala on April 20, Government Executive and FCW will honor industry stakeholders, current and former government officials who have made historic achievements and advances across government. Tom Shoop is editor at large and the former executive vice pre...
2023-04-1811 minGovExec DailyNational Security Pay Increases in New SurveyA security clearance is a key part of many jobs in the federal government and in the federal contracting world. Not only does it give someone access, but it also can help a job seeker’s financial prospects. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. Her latest GovExec post is headlined “National Security Compensation Sees a Significant Increase.” She joined the podcast to discuss compensation and security clearances. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive
2023-03-2018 minGovExec DailyA Broken Civil Service System Could Break GovernmentNearly everyone in the public administration world says that the civil service system is far from perfect and needs to be fixed. The rules governing the system have not been updated in decades, leaving the federal government’s workforce systems in the proverbial stone age. The bifurcated political landscape has not helped, with more elected officials proposing more so-called solutions that would cut, degrade or otherwise hamstring the professional civil service. Jeffrey Neal is former chief human capital officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Ad...
2023-02-1723 minGovExec DailyTransitioning into the New 'Normal' of Post-Pandemic LifeEarlier this month, the Biden administration announced that the national public health emergency will expire on May 11. Enacted in early 2020, the cessation of the declaration will also sunset many of the policies designed to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has killed 1.1 million Americans in three years. GovExec reporter Courtney Bublé has been covering the pandemic since it began in 2020. She joined the podcast to discuss the end of the emergency declaration. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive
2023-02-1514 minGovExec DailyHow do You Oversee Money That's Hard to Track?The federal government, through a variety of grants, purchases and other avenues, spends trillions of dollars each year. Oversight of that spending can be spotty, whether from agencies themselves, from oversight bodies like inspector general offices or from Congress. The Project on Government Oversight recently posted a report outlining 13 issues that policymakers can tackle to increase efficacy and oversight in government. Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette is a Government Affairs Manager at the Project on Government Oversight and one of the authors of the report. He joined the podcast to discuss government oversight. *** Follow GovExec on T...
2023-02-1022 minGovExec DailyIn Speech, Biden Says The U.S. is 'Unbowed and Unbroken'President Joe Biden gave his Second State of the Union address on Tuesday night, touting his economic record as president, proposing programs supporting veterans and mental health and declaring that “Today, COVID no longer controls our lives.” On Tuesday night after the speech, GovExec Daily recorded live with GovExec reporter Courtney Bublé, GovExec Daily's Adam Butler and GovExec editor at large Tom Shoop to discuss Biden’s address. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2023-02-0835 minGovExec DailyBring on the Chatbots: How AI Can Assist Government Customer ServiceWait times for government customer service is an issue nearly all Americans can relate to. The Biden administration has made improving the customer experience a part of its agenda, so using new technologies like artificial intelligence can be part of the solution. James Isaacs is President of Cyara, a customer service assurance platform. He joined the podcast to discuss how government can use artificial intelligence to improve customer service. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2023-02-0720 minGovExec DailyThe TSP Transition is Still Giving Users Some ProblemsMillions of federal employees, military members and retirees are enrolled in the Thrift Savings Plan. This past June, the TSP moved to the new recordkeeper vendor Accenture, touting better security and functionality for these users. Those same users reported many problems with the recordkeeper transition, including excessive customer service wait times and issues with usability. While there have been improvements, the transition was a slog and there are still outstanding issues. Abraham Grungold is a financial professional as the owner of AG Financial Services, a longtime federal employee and a member of the exclusive TSP millionaires club. A...
2023-02-0618 minGovExec DailyBuilding a Work Culture Where Everyone Can SucceedNot every work situation is perfect, for sure, but there is a lot that we can do to improve our own situations. Toxic managers and toxic systems can affect employees negatively and make the work experience far worse. There are tactics and strategies, however, that people can use to improve their own experiences, even in bad situations at work. Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin is one of the authors of the workbook Your Unstoppable Greatness: Break Free from Impostor Syndrome, Cultivate Your Agency, and Achieve Your Ultimate Career Goals, released in December. He joined the podcast to discuss t...
2023-02-0318 minGovExec DailyThe Federal Government Classifies Too Many DocumentsDuring a conference last week in Texas, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, said in her remarks that over-classification is a problem that ”undermines critical democratic objectives.” Her comments come as two special counsels have been assigned by the Justice Department to examine the mishandling of classified documents by President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. GovExec reporter Courtney Bublé is covering the classification story and Haines’ comments regarding classification. She joined the podcast to talk about document management. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2023-02-0219 minGovExec DailyIOUs, Furloughs and More: Feds' Concerns About a Debt DefaultThe federal government is expecting to run up against a default on its debt as soon as this spring, as Treasury Department Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress in January. While Congress has not yet raised the debt limit, as has been customary, some federal employees are understandably asking how this situation might affect their pay and benefits. Eric Katz is covering the debt ceiling story. He joined the podcast to talk about the negotiations and how the debt limit will affect federal employees. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2023-02-0122 minGovExec DailyFed Managers Shouldn't Distance Themselves from Remote Work The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted much of the government workforce to a remote work reality over the last few years. Agency officials need to learn how to balance remote work in whatever constitutes the new normal that the U.S. work culture is settling into. Workers love working remotely, so how can that be leveraged for human capital strategy? Bob Westbrooks is the former Executive Director of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, an independent committee within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. He has experience as the Deputy IG at the S...
2023-01-3123 minGovExec DailyFixing The Fraud Problem in Government is Going to be a Heavy LiftMost Americans and most elected officials agree that waste, fraud and abuse of government programs are bad things. But, agreement on defining and measuring these common problems does not come as easily. With COVID-19 relief money moving around via the levels of government over the last three years, fraud has once again come into the public consciousness. As such, the Government Accountability Office recently released two reports on fraud measurement and, specifically, unemployment fraud numbers during the pandemic. Natalie Alms is a staff writer at FCW covering federal technology policy, service delivery, customer experience and the government's...
2023-01-3022 minGovExec DailyThe Debt Limit 'Shouldn't Even be Controversial.' And Yet, It Is.The United States Treasury Department reached the $31.3 trillion debt ceiling last week, prompting the department to implement “extraordinary measures” to buy more time until a default on the government’s obligations. The new Republican-led House of Representatives has vowed to cut spending in connection to the debt limit, but has not committed yet to raise the debt limit, as has been standard. Doug Criscitello is a former official with the Congressional Budget Office and the Office of Management and Budget. He is also a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. He joined the podcast...
2023-01-2620 minGovExec DailyTo Mask or Not to Mask? CDC's Mixed Messages During the PandemicThe three years of the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the United States’ scant public health infrastructure. The federal system’s flaws have been on display, with inconsistent guidelines and lawsuits between federal, state and local governments, all aided by a media environment that is deeply divided by tribalism. The Center for Strategic and International Studies recently put forward a report titled Building the CDC the Country Needs with recommendations for modernizing the agency, but the report is hardly the final word. On Wednesday's podcast, GovExec Daily’s Adam Butler and Ross Gianfortune discussed what the CDC pandemic response...
2023-01-2540 minGovExec DailyHow Public Sector Unions Are Adjusting to a Post-Trump WorldSix years ago, the election of Donald Trump as president sparked a wave of federal employees becoming dues-paying union members. In the years of Trump’s presidency, the White House brought forward a plan to merge OPM and GSA, stepped up rhetoric about “deep state bureaucrats” and rolled out a series of executive orders making it easier to fire federal workers and clamping down on unions’ role at federal agencies. It has been, in short, a roller coaster. Senior reporter Erich Wagner is the reporter behind the GovExec feature story headlined “State of the Unions: A New Normal." He...
2023-01-2418 minGovExec Daily'There's a Lot of Work to be Done' to Even the Gender Playing Field in Business Another year of the COVID-19 pandemic has come and gone, with a healthy dollop of inflation and economic uncertainty added. Women continue to be affected by the economic atmosphere in the United States and the world. In the wake of this, the National Women’s Business Council, a nonpartisan federal advisory council, recently released its annual report. As women business owners and entrepreneurs move with the economic changes, the report has recommendations for 2023 and the years ahead. Jaime Gloshay is member of the National Women's Business Council and Co-Founder of Native Women Lead. As part of...
2023-01-2330 minGovExec DailyExpect Legal Challenges to the Proposed FTC Noncompete RuleHiring and retaining workers are challenges every organization has to face, but a new proposed rule may further complicate the process. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that would ban noncompete provisions as well as some training repayment agreements. While such a ban could expand the pool of potential employees to hire, it could also severely hurt retention. Michael Fallings is the Managing Partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Austin office, where focuses on federal sector labor and employment law. He joined the podcast to discuss the proposed rule concerning noncompetes. *** ...
2023-01-2011 minGovExec DailyThe IRS Has More Things to Do and Less Staff to Do ThemAs its first legislative act in the 118th Congress, the House approved a repeal of $71 billion in IRS funding. Money and staffing for the tax agency have been key points of contention in Congress over the last few decades, resulting in longer wait times for anyone seeking customer service from the agency. After last year's funding promises and a recent bill introduced to defund the IRS entirely, the question of the efficacy of the tax agency is once again at the front of the national conversation. John Koskinen sits on the board of the National Academy of...
2023-01-1920 minGovExec DailyCOVID-19 and How the CDC Can Change Before the Next PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention into the spotlight like it has not been before. The agency’s role in messaging, guidance and research has been criticized across the political spectrum and across academia, politics and analysis. Recently, the Center for Strategic and International Studies released a report titled Building the CDC the Country Needs with recommendations for modernizing the agency. Courtney Bublé is a reporter here at GovExec. She joined the podcast to discuss the CSIS report and the future of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ***
2023-01-1813 minGovExec DailyFrom Microfilm to Digital Archives: How NARA ModernizesModernization has been a keyword for agencies throughout government in the 21st century. Paper records are a big part of the digitization effort, but what if your agency’s role is to be a steward of the preservation and documentation of government and historical records? In the case of the national archives and records administration, it means that the agency has an extra responsibility to make its work accessible to the public and be responsible in its digital record preservation of records. As part of GovExec Media’s Genius Machines event series recently, Nextgov Senior editor Aaron Boyd...
2023-01-1726 minGovExec DailyIt's OK to Feel Optimistic About Governing and DemocracyWhile critics allege that federal civil service protections exist to protect lazy or useless bureaucrats, the professional civil service does the actual work of administration of public policy programs. In recent years, rhetoric that focuses on the deconstruction of the administrative state has had a deleterious effect on the civil service and government. But, the Biden administration has used its time to rebuild government and confidence in governing, perhaps leaving room for optimism. In the second part of a two-part discussion, Lisa Parshall spoke to the podcast about the legacy of Trump-era policies like the Schedule F Ex...
2023-01-1317 minGovExec DailyWhy Do Americans Fear Government So Much?Healthy skepticism toward public institutions can be welcome in a civil society that allows for conversation and debate power structures. But, the last few decades of anti-government sentiment have proven to truly degrade trust in government across the board, culminating in President Donald Trump’s four years of his administration that attacked “root and branch” the legitimacy of the administrative state and government itself. Dr. Lisa Parshall is a Professor of Political Science at Daemen University. She’s one of the authors of the book, Directing the Whirlwind: The Trump Presidency and the Deconstruction of the Administrative State, no...
2023-01-1215 minGovExec DailyD.C. Wants to Move Beyond COVID-19 Telework. What's Taking The Federal Government So Long?The COVID-19 crisis effects on work-life culture has been vast, from the ways we interact with one another to the hybrid work environment that has become synonymous with the pandemic. For feds, hybrid is the new normal, which has had a major impact on businesses. In D.C., the federal government accounts for a quarter of pre-pandemic jobs and owns or leases one-third of D.C’s office space, which doesn’t just affect public servants, but also downtown businesses. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recently called on the Biden administration to get feds back into offices or change its...
2023-01-1141 minGovExec DailyEffective Leaders Need to Manage Personal GrowthStagnation can be extremely dangerous for any leader, but for public servants in a constantly-evolving workplace, it can be even more precarious. Self-reflection and thus growth can be excellent tools for managers. Andrew Feldman is the founder and principal consultant at the Center for Results-Focused Leadership, which helps public agencies use evidence, data and strategy to improve their results. He also hosts the Gov Innovator podcast. He has a piece on our site right now headlined “A Personal-Growth Strategy for Effective Leadership.” He joined the podcast to discuss his post and how public service leaders can manage perso...
2023-01-1012 minGovExec DailyRetirement, Savings and Learning from Financial ClassesIn an era of chaotic politics, roller coaster economic indicators and historic inflation, individuals would be smart to keep an eye on their holistic financial situation. For many public servants, financial wellness programs can be a way that they get more in touch with their finances and many agencies offer these programs for employees. Sidney and Saundra Curry are co-founders BC Holdings of Tennessee, a financial wellness and workforce training company. BCH has worked with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Labor and the Defense Department to provide financial literacy training programming. As part of...
2023-01-0921 minGovExec DailyUSPS Will Make Mistakes and Learn From ThemIn the two and a half years that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has been in that role, he’s rankled members of Congress, the public and industry groups with his operational changes. But, he presses on, telling GovExec that he’s going to make mistakes, but ultimately learn from them. Senior Correspondent Eric Katz spoked to DeJoy recently for a story headlined headlined "USPS Prepares for a ‘Year of Implementation,’ and the Shaping of Louis DeJoy’s Legacy." He joined the podcast to talk about DeJoy’s plans and the construction of his legacy as Postmaster General. ***...
2023-01-0628 minGovExec DailyHow Public Sector Women LeadThe history of patriarchal society on which much of American culture is built relies on a set of characteristics that bring masculinity and leadership together. To gain access to these higher rungs of hierarchy, women have to navigate, adjust and break the constraints of these concepts. As gender equality becomes more a priority for society, understanding and deconstructing these connections becomes is paramount In a series of papers, the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service has conducted research on women leadership in government. Emily Kalnicky is the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at the Partnership for Public S...
2023-01-0522 minGovExec DailyThe Jan. 6 Committee Report and the Legacy of the InsurrectionBefore the new Congress was seated this week, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol wrapped up its business by releasing its 800-plus-page report and hundreds of interview transcripts. With the second anniversary of the attack upcoming and recent intelligence community warnings of domestic extremism, the committee’s findings are as important as ever. Courtney Bublé joined the podcast to discuss the January 6 report and the committee’s work. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2023-01-0425 minGovExec DailyHow Social Media Can Come Back to Bite You During the Security Clearance ProcessEven compared to widespread internet adoption, social media is pretty new. Despite its relative newness, at least seventy percent of Americans use one or another social media platform regularly, according to Pew Research. The internet is forever, of course, so the digital paper trail is a part of the security clearance process. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and, as a GovExec contributor, has a post right now headlined “Social Media Monitoring in the Security Clearance Process.” She joined the podcast to discuss her post and the social media vetting process...
2023-01-0319 minGovExec DailyFauci: Federal Service is 'Something That all Government Workers Should Be Proud Of' The COVID-19 crisis thrust Dr. Anthony Fauci into the spotlight in ways even he could not have imagined. As the pandemic became more deadly, he became a political villain for many in the anti-science movement and the sole hero for those who saw villainy in the Trump administration’s fumbling early pandemic response. As vaccines and science became a political football, Fauci became another of the many avatars on which Americans hung their political tribalism. Fauci has been a guest on GovExec Daily twice this year. He spoke to Courtney Bublé in February about the “all-of-government” approach to COVID...
2022-12-2923 minGovExec DailyThe Spending Deal Saga Nears Its ConclusionLawmakers met late into Wednesday night following a joint session address by Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the omnibus spending bill and hit a roadblock overnight. But, Thursday morning, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a deal to advance the plan before Christmas weekend. GovExec Senior Correspondent Eric Katz has been covering the spending bill negotiations. He joined a special edition of the GovExec Daily podcast from the U.S. Capitol to discuss the omnibus negotiations.
2022-12-2218 minGovExec Daily2022 In Review2022 did not feature a presidential election or the start of a catastrophic global pandemic like 2020 did. It did not begin with an attack on the United States Capital as 2021 did. But, this year was hardly boring. COVID-19 has become a regular part of our lives, as has record inflation. Student debt was canceled and then it wasn’t. Vaccine mandates came and went. Federal employees had to deal with it all while navigating a chaotic political climate. Tom Shoop is editor at large and the former executive vice president and editor in chief at GovExec Media. He jo...
2022-12-2221 minGovExec DailyIs the Pandemic Over? This Year in COVID-19As 2022 winds down, we’ve reached the end of another year of public sector COVID-19 response. Funding is drying up, boosters have become a mainstay of public health messaging and the populace is learning to live with the pandemic as we head into another year of COVID-19’s presence in our lives. Courtney Bublé writes the Coronavirus Roundup on GovExec.com. She joined the podcast to talk about another pandemic year as 2022 comes to a close. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-12-2116 minGovExec DailyWomen Bring Skills – and Face Different Challenges – in GovernmentDespite making up approximately half the U.S. population, women are wildly underrepresented in the highest levels of American government. Women candidates face different and more difficult barriers than most men in American politics, though voters don’t often reckon with those feelings. Debbie Walsh is director of the Center for American Women and Politics, a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. She joined the podcast o discuss women in the political and government spheres. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-12-2027 minGovExec DailyHow Inflation Shaped the Economic YearAs the COVID-19 crisis heads into another year, the financial effects of the pandemic have been felt throughout the American economy. With fuel prices fluctuating during the holiday season, Americans are increasingly worried about the economy in the coming year. Dr. Patrick Gourley, PhD, is an associate professor of economics at the University of New Haven. As part of our #MoneyMonday series, he joined the podcast to discuss the economic outlook for 2023. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-12-1911 minGovExec DailyThe Omnibus, the Shutdown Threat and the New CongressThis week, Congressional negotiators reached a bipartisan framework agreement for a full-year funding plan for the remainder of fiscal 2023. But, a framework is not a bill and, simultaneously, Congress is working on a weeklong continuing resolution that would avert a government shutdown when funding runs out on Friday night. GovExec Senior Correspondent Eric Katz has been covering the spending bill negotiations. He joined the show to discuss the state of things in Congress. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
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GovExec DailyThe Only Certainty is That Cryptocurrency is Here to Stay… And Will Be RegulatedCryptocurrency advocates have claimed that the technology could revolutionize monetary policy in the U.S. and worldwide, but the actual application of crypto has more closely resembled an investment asset since crypto became mainstream about five years ago. Regulation of cryptocurrency has been slow compared to its adoption and recent volatility in the cryptocurrency markets have brought more scrutiny to crypto exchanges and users. Alexandra Kelley is a reporter for GovExec sibling site Nextgov. She joined the podcast to discuss cryptocurrency, regulations and the future of money. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! h...
2022-12-1226 minGovExec DailyVacancies, Inspectors General and Oversight at the PentagonOn November 30, the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm Robert Storch to lead the Defense Department’s office of the inspector general. 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 of 2020. GovExec reporter Courtney Bublé is covering the Defense Department IG story. She joined the podcast to discuss vacancies, IG offices and what Robert Storch has ahead of him. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-12-0717 minGovExec DailyWhat Still Needs to Happen for Feds to Get Their 2023 Pay RaiseAs 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, it also means that the clock is ticking on Congress and the White House to act on a pay raise for feds in 2023. GovExec reporter Erich Wagner covers the federal workforce. He joined the podcast to talk about the next steps needed for feds to get their pay raise before the year ends. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-12-0511 minGovExec DailyThe Calls to Eliminate Cabinet-Level Agencies Have a Long HistoryEvery 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 outlines the first time members of Congress called for Education’s elimination… a scant one year after it was established. Shoop is editor at large and the former executive vice president and editor in chief at GovExec Media. He joined the podcast to discuss his “That Time” post about the Education Department. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-12-0122 minGovExec DailyWill the Lame Duck Session Prevent a Government Shutdown?The government’s current funding is set to expire December 16, the last day the September-passed continuing resolution will be in effect. But that upcoming deadline is not the only pressing issue for Congress to tackle during its lame duck session before the new Congress is seated in January. Eric Katz is a senior correspondent for GovExec. He joined the podcast to talk about the lame duck session and the incoming Congress. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-11-2226 minGovExec DailyLeadership, Workforce Development and OPMManaging people is often an exercise in constant learning. Especially during a time of upheaval across government, constant development in leadership is a key component of managing people, especially in the federal government. The Office of Personnel Management is one of the places for such development via its Center for Leadership Development, which provides development and education programs for all career levels based on the Executive Core Qualifications. As part of Government Executive’s State of the Federal Workforce event recently, GovExec reporter and frequent GovExec Daily guest Eric Katz spoke to Bahar Niakan, the Deputy Associate Di...
2022-11-1727 minGovExec DailyHow the Midterm Elections Could Change OversightBased on historical evidence, the party opposite the White House will likely gain Congressional seats in the upcoming midterm elections. Indeed, according to polling aggregator sites, Republicans have a good chance of winning the House in a few weeks and, thus, the committee leadership roles. Republicans have promised extensive oversight of the Biden administration and agency business if they win, changing the ways agencies will do business. GovExec senior correspondent Eric Katz is covering the midterm elections. He joined the podcast to preview how the elections could change the way Congress will treat agencies next year.
2022-10-1923 minGovExec DailyHouse GOP Promises ‘Aggressive’ ARPA Oversight, if They Take the HouseThe midterm elections are next month and Republicans have a good chance of winning the House and, thus, the committee leadership roles. Executive branch oversight being a key responsibility of Congress, many members of the House GOP caucus have indicated that they will use their oversight powers aggressively if they take over committees. Kery Murakami is a senior reporter covering Congress and federal agencies for GovExec sibling site Route Fifty. He joined the podcast to discuss what oversight plans Republicans have if they take back the House in next month’s elections *** Follow Gov...
2022-10-1314 minGovExec DailyPaying Attention to the Hatch Act in 2022As the midterm elections approach, federal employees once again need to be aware of Hatch Act rules around political activity. With the COVID-19-era move to remote and hybrid work, the blurred lines between on- and off-the-job times can make the Hatch Act even more difficult to navigate. GovExec correspondent Courtney Bublé is the author of an ongoing series on the Hatch Act. She joined the podcast to discuss the Hatch Act and how public servants can stay on the right side of the rules as we approach the midterm elections. *** Fo...
2022-10-1219 minGovExec DailyWhy Aren't Public Servants Taking Vacations?According to new research from Eagle Hill Consulting, more than a third of government employees say they haven’t taken a vacation in the last 12 months. Expenses topped the reasons given for eschewing vacation time, with self-imposed pressure coming next. Frank Konkel is the Executive Editor of Govexec sibling site Nextgov. He has a story about the survey headlined “More Than 1 in 3 Government Employees Haven’t Taken a Vacation in Last Year, Survey Says.” He joined the podcast to talk about government workforce issues like delaying or eschewing vacation. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://t...
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GovExec Daily'Public Service Is a Very, Very High Calling,' Fauci SaysDr. Anthony Fauci announced recently that he will leave government this coming December. Though Fauci has done groundbreaking work on HIV/AIDS, worked under eight presidential administration, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director has come into the common consciousness over the last two years as one of the faces of the pandemic response and a target for anti-vaccine activists, partisan bad actors and conspiracy theorists. Recently, GovExec correspondent Courtney Bublé interviewed Dr. Fauci about his career in government and public health. In this episode, you’ll hear their conversation. ...
2022-09-0816 minGovExec DailyThe Law That Transformed the Civil ServiceThe professional competitive civil service is often under attack, with many criticizing the federal workforce as just paper pushers or members of a nefarious “Deep State.” But, the import of the professional civil service is often underrated and all one needs to do is look at the era just before the 19th century Pendleton Act was passed to codify the competitive civil service. Tom Shoop is editor at large and the former executive vice president and editor in chief at GovExec Media. He has a post on GovExec.com headlined “That Time Reformers Took on Cronyism, Nepotism and Al...
2022-09-0721 minGovExec DailyTackling the Climate Crisis on Capitol HillWe see the evidence of the climate crisis in many ways, from flooding in Pakistan to the droughts and wildfires in the American west. Congress and the Biden administration have promised to enact and administer policy to combat it, but the need for action is great. As part of Government Executive’s Climate Summit event recently, GovExec Daily host Ross Gianfortune spoke to Samantha Medlock, Senior Counsel with the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. In this episode, you'll hear their conversation about recent government action on climate change, how it will be administered and the futu...
2022-09-0626 minGovExec DailyThe Contractor Vaccine Mandate ConfusionIn September of last year, President Joe Biden put forward Executive Order 14042, which put in place a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors. Last week, however, a court partially lifted the ban, prompting the administration to pivot its message to contractors. Courtney Bublé is a reporter at GovExec. She joined the podcast to discuss the contractor vaccine mandate and the court decision. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-08-3113 minGovExec DailyLooking Back at the Malheur Anti-Government Occupation In January 2016, a group of far-right militia members invaded the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters in eastern Oregon. The group occupied the site for nearly six weeks before law enforcement made arrests. The entire ordeal is the subject of a GovExec post headlined “That Time Armed Militants Occupied a Federal Building (Not the Capitol).” Tom Shoop is editor at large and the former executive vice president and editor in chief at GovExec Media. He joined the podcast to discuss his post about the Malheur occupation. *** Join GovExec live on Twitter this week...
2022-08-2524 minGovExec DailyVOA is 'Looking For Impact,' Says ChiefVoice of America broadcasts in dozens of languages to millions of people worldwide. As an arm of American diplomacy and as a journalistic enterprise, VOA has to thread a very complex and specific needle that most agencies – and news organizations – can sidestep. As journalists covering the American role in global politics, the war in Ukraine and other global instability, VOA staffers worldwide have a difficult and often dangerous job. Recently, GovExec correspondent and frequent GovExec Daily guest Courtney Bublé interviewed Yolanda López, acting director of Voice of America. In this episode, you’ll hear Courtney’s interview w...
2022-08-2422 minGovExec DailyThe Rocky TSP Transition is Being InvestigatedEarlier this year, the Thrift Savings Plan transitioned to a new recordkeeping service and, with it, launched a series of new services for participants. But, that transition proved to be rocky, with technical issues and long phone wait times for users trying to resolve problems with their accounts. This month, the Government Accountability Office confirmed it will investigate what went wrong with the TSP’s tough transition. GovExec Senior Correspondent Erich Wagner covers the federal workforce. As part of our #moneyMonday series, he joined the podcast to talk about the controversial TSP transition. ***...
2022-08-2215 minGovExec DailyDon't Ignore Government Performance MetricsEveryone wants better performance out of the federal government, but few pay enough attention to metrics like those found on Performance.gov. In fact, the federal government released quarterly performance updates for agency priority goals just this past July, but it was largely ignored. Why don’t more people pay attention to government performance metrics? Shelley Metzenbaum was the founding president of the Volcker Alliance. Before that, she served as former associate director for performance and personnel management at the Office of Management and Budget, where she was responsible for setting and implementing the Obama administration’s appr...
2022-08-1827 min
GovExec DailyThe DHS Inspector General's Office Is Under ScrutinyHomeland Security Department Inspector General Joseph Cuffari has been accused recently of mishandling investigations into missing text messages from Secret Service agents in the lead up to the Jan. 6 Capitol violence in 2021. He is also currently under the cloud of a separate investigation by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. So far, the Biden administration has only said it is following the investigation around Cuffari. GovExec correspondent Courtney Bublé covers oversight. She joined the podcast to discuss the situation at DHS. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-08-1720 minGovExec DailyThe Mar-a-Lago Search, Classification and Federal EmployeesA federal judge on Friday unsealed the warrant that let the FBI search Donald Trump’s Florida home earlier this week, revealing that the former president is under investigation for a series of violations of the law, including running afoul of the Espionage Act and obstruction of justice. On Friday, GovExec Daily went live on Twitter Spaces with GovExec reporter Courtney Bublé and Clearancejobs.com editor and Govexec contributor Lindy Kyzer to discuss The Mar-a-Lago search, classification and federal employees. In this episode, you will hear the unedited recording of that conversation. *** Follow GovE...
2022-08-1345 min
GovExec DailyIRS Hiring in the Big Climate BillOn Sunday, the Senate passed the multi-billion dollar Inflation Reduction Act. The plan would provide funding boosts for agencies operations and staffing levels as part of the bill's $369 billion investment in energy security. bill includes $80 billion over 10 years for the Internal Revenue Service, funding that could be used to hire as many as 87,000 employees over the next 10 years. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the bill. He joined the podcast to talk about what’s in it and what it will mean for agencies. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govex...
2022-08-1221 min
GovExec DailyThe State of Women in Federal Law Enforcement Government efforts toward better gender equity in government are not new. But, despite these efforts, the percentage of women in federal law enforcement jobs has decreased since 2008. The federal percentage of women in law enforcement jobs continues to hover around 10-15%, mirroring the numbers in police departments nationwide. GovExec correspondent Courtney Bublé has two stories on GovExec.com right now about women in law enforcement. She joined the podcast to discuss the issues around gender and federal policing. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec
2022-08-0312 minGovExec DailyGet Ready for the Return of Schedule FAccording to reports, a second Donald Trump presidential term would bring back and expand on Schedule F, the controversial proposal to upend the civil service. Former aides said that some in Trump’s orbit are already making lists of public servants to transfer into Schedule F and potentially fire, indicating that a second Trump term would involve massive purges of federal employees. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the story. He joined the podcast me now to discuss how a second Trump administration would use Schedule F to reshape government. *** Follow GovExec on Tw...
2022-07-2824 minGovExec DailyHow to Oversee $1 Trillion Dollars in ReliefSince the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, Congress has tasked the Small Business Administration with administering more than $1 trillion through relief programs like the Paycheck Protection Program. Hannibal “Mike” Ware, the Small Business Administration inspector general, is tasked with the jobs of combating fraud and alerting the SBA of the ways to prevent it. Recently, GovExec correspondent and frequent GovExec Daily guest Courtney Bublé interviewed Ware about his role in combating abuse of the relief programs and the ways his office uses information to that end. In this episode, you’ll hear Courtney’s interview with Ware on how he...
2022-07-2719 minGovExec DailyHow to Plan For Your RetirementFederal employees have to make a lot of important choices while working in order to have a successful and pleasant retirement. No matter where they work or how old they are, feds know that a lot of decisions need to be made before federal employees retire. Some of these choices can have lifelong consequences and need to be carefully evaluated. The GovExec Daily podcast often features guests who examine some of the ways that public servants can use information to inform their decisions about the TSP and other financial issues that will shape their retirement. In this ep...
2022-07-2510 minGovExec DailyThe Feds' Monkeypox Response StrategyMonkeypox is a disease that surfaces periodically, but the current wave of it has some public health officials worried. The world is still mired in new COVID-19 variants, causing thousands of cases, so another public health emergency is certainly not welcome. The Biden administration has empowered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to respond to the monkeypox as U.S. cases of the disease rise. GovExec correspondent Courtney Bublé is covering the monkeypox outbreak. She joined the podcast to talk about the federal response to the disease’s spread. *** Follow GovExec on Twi...
2022-07-2015 minGovExec DailyGovernment Has a Recent History of Big SuccessesThe United States has found itself facing many challenges in the decades since the turn of the century. From terrorism to a pandemics to climate change, the federal government’s work is and has been cut out for it. Government successes, however, are often less public than its struggles. Tom Shoop writes on GovExec.com that “it’s not what government has accomplished that’s significant, but what it has prevented from happening.” Shoop is editor at large and the former executive vice president and editor in chief at GovExec Media. He has a post on our site right...
2022-07-0122 minGovExec DailyThe TSP Service Transition is Not Going WellThe Thrift Savings Plan recently transitioned to a new recordkeeper, partially with the goal of giving investors a set of new web-based services. The transition, however, has been rougher than TSP officials anticipated, with a torrent of complaints coming from investors and users of the new interface. GovExec Senior Correspondent Erich Wagner covers the federal workforce. He joined the podcast to discuss the TSP news and the transition. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group
2022-06-3016 minGovExec DailyCongress is Finally Addressing Burn PitsThe Senate is close to passing a measure to expand benefits offered to veterans who became sick due to burn pits while on active duty. The plan would also authorize sweeping new authorities to hire employees and lease new facilities to handle the resulting uptick in usage of the VA health care system. GovExec Senior Correspondent Eric Katz is covering the story. He joined the podcast to discuss the status of the bill and what it will mean for the Veterans Affairs Department. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.c...
2022-06-2417 minGovExec DailyYour Stories of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramIn October, the Biden administration revamped the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, involving a waiver program and changes to the Education Department’s processes. The changes brought more than a hundred thousand people into the program, though they were needed for a 15-year-old program that was rife with confusion about communication, eligibility and breadth. GovExec Daily spoke to public servants employees from across the country about the program and their experiences within it. Some people had their loans forgiven, while others are still in purgatory. In addition to our Q&As with borrowers, we spoke to people who foug...
2022-06-2119 minGovExec DailyThe Supreme Court Says Federal Officials Are 'Absolutely Immunized' From Personal LawsuitsEarlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Washington state innkeeper does not have implied causes of action against a federal agent for alleged constitutional violations arising from the enforcement of immigration laws along the U.S.-Canada border. The ruling may create a broad precedent that legal experts have said would make it nearly impossible to sue federal officials and law enforcement. GovExec Senior Correspondent Eric Katz is covering the case. He joined the podcast to talk about the case and what it means for federal law enforcement. *** J...
2022-06-1418 minGovExec DailyWhat the TSP Changes Mean For Federal Employees The TSP is an integral part of many federal employees’ personal financial lives. In April three Senators placed holds on four of Joe Biden’s four nominees to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board who have advanced out of committee. Last week, the Senators announced that they had lifted their holds. The removal comes as the TSP transitions to a new recordkeeping service provider, though many account holders have reported glitches. GovExec Senior Correspondent Erich Wagner covers the federal workforce. He joined the podcast to discuss the TSP news and other storie...
2022-06-0814 minGovExec DailyThe Security Clearance Process and DiversityThe Biden administration has made personnel policy a part of its DEIA strategy. With a 2020 Government Accountability report showing that the intelligence community is lagging behind the rest of the federal workforce, questions remain about the clearance process and the gatekeeping of diversity. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Is the Security Clearance Process Keeping Diverse Candidates from Fed Jobs?” She joined the podcast to discuss her post. *** Join GovExec Daily...
2022-06-0317 minGovExec DailyWhy is Disinformation Such an Intractable Problem? Three weeks after it began, the Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board to counter misinformation is in trouble after its top official announced that she is resigning. The board has been paused pending a review and assessment through the bipartisan Homeland Security Advisory Council. Frank Konkel is the Executive Editor of GovExec sibling site Nextgov. He joined the podcast to discuss the board and its future. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group
2022-05-2622 min
A Media OperatorTim Hartman on GovExec's Rapidly Growing BusinessEarlier this month, Tim Hartman, CEO of GovExec, and I took the stage at Omeda's Idea Exchange to do a live recording of the podcast. This is the outcome of that conversation. We talked about what it was like closing on the GovExec deal only days after the Covid-19 lockdowns had taken place. We also talked about how the company has acquired and integrated various other companies. Finally, we dug into the different aspects of GovExec's business model.
2022-05-2350 minGovExec DailyLessons Learned from the Homeland Security Vaccine RolloutThe Homeland Security Department was among the agencies successful in its approach to vaccinating its employees against COVID-19. The agency’s inspector general’s office recently released a report that highlighted the successes of the vaccine push at DHS and the lessons learned from the missteps that the agency also took. Courtney Bublé writes the Coronavirus Roundup on GovExec.com. She joined the podcast to discuss the DHS IG report and other COVID-19 stories that she has been covering. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group
2022-05-1912 minGovExec DailyFormer Operation Warp Speed Official Says It Was 'a Model' For Public-Private Partnerships Paul Mango served as the deputy chief of staff for the Health and Human Services for two years, where he served as HHS secretary’s formal liaison to Operation Warp Speed. In that time, he helped lead what he called recently a model for public-private partnerships going forward. Recently, GovExec correspondent and frequent GovExec Daily guest Courtney Bublé interviewed Mango about Operation Warp Speed and its successes and failures. In this episode, you’ll hear Courtney’s interview with Mango on what he saw at HHS, how Operation Warp Speed could’ve been managed better and what the program achieved...
2022-05-1322 minGovExec DailyAre the New Postal Vehicles Coming Soon?Members of Congress have questions about the USPS fleet as electric vehicles become more available and the Post Office’s own IG suggests that the Postal Service can go nearly all-electric in the future. GovExec Senior Correspondent Eric Katz covers USPS. He joined the podcast to discuss the fleet contract and other postal stories he has been covering. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group
2022-05-1120 minGovExec DailyWhy Aren't More Feds Taking Advantage of the Roth TSP?Federal employees have a lot of options for their financial future, including around the Thrift Saving Plan. That is why it is so crucial to have a great tax strategy in retirement to make sure you can minimize your taxes as much as possible. Dallen Haws is a financial planner and host of the “Plan Your Federal Benefits” YouTube channel as well as a podcast at PlanYourFederalBenefits.com. He is also the author of the book Building Wealth in The TSP: Your Road Map to Financial Freedom as a FERS Employee . As part of GovExec Daily's #MoneyMonday seri...
2022-05-0911 minGovExec DailyRoe Could Be Near Its End. Can Feds Join Protests?Being a federal worker means that it's sometimes hard to know where the boundary lines are in what you can and cannot do regarding activism that touches politics. Social media and in-person protests, in particular, can become thorny. With the leaked Supreme Court draft decision on Roe v. Wade, feds may be wondering where the boundaries lie. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Can Feds Comment on Roe v. Wade?” She joined the podcast to discuss her post...
2022-05-0618 minGovExec DailyThe OPM Chief Wants to Hire ThousandsEarlier this week, Office of Personnel Management Director Kiran Ahuja encouraged people to apply for the thousands of jobs authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law signed by President Biden last year. In February, Ahuja announced the creation of a Schedule A hiring authority to bring on climate scientists, engineers and clean water engineers, among other posts. Recently, GovExec correspondent and frequent GovExec Daily guest Erich Wagner interviewed Ahuja about hiring authorities and the federal workforce. In this episode, he spoke with Ahuja about how she sees the work her agency is doing in connection to the bipartisan...
2022-05-0516 minGovExec DailyThe Challenges of Overseeing Infrastructure SpendingOn Friday, President Joe Biden met with inspectors general, as well as leadership from the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee and others to discuss oversight of federal programs. The meeting came the same day that the White House released guidance on oversight for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law passed late last year. GovExec correspondent Courtney Bublé covered the Biden meeting with IGs on Friday. She joined the show to talk about oversight of the infrastructure bill and of oversight in the Biden administration. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/go...
2022-05-0316 minGovExec DailyThe Controversies Surrounding Reparations ProgramsCities like Evanston, Illinois are devising programs to provide forms of reparations to African Americans impacted by systematic racism, but implementing these programs has proven difficult and controversial. GovExec Editor at Large Tom Shoop joined the show to discuss a story he wrote for Route 50 headlined "Cities Pick up Pace on Reparations Efforts, and Controversy Follows." *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group?utm_medium=ch_club&utm_campaign=vlrzJwsaX-VcmRCrWGPctA-103059
2022-04-2920 minGovExec DailyThe Louis DeJoy Ethos and USPSPostmaster General Louis DeJoy has been a controversial public figure since his elevation to the post in June 2020. His operational changes slowed mail delivery in conjunction with staff time lost during the pandemic, coinciding with a historic increase in voting by mail during a controversial election involving Donald Trump, a close ally of Dejoy. GovExec Senior Correspondent Eric Katz covers the Postal Service and sat down with DeJoy earlier this month. He joined the podcast to discuss the Postmaster General. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/c...
2022-04-2819 minGovExec DailyA New Bill Could Help You Save for Retirement LongerRetirement security is an important issue for Americans of all ages and things might get easier for Americans looking to save for retirement soon. The bill will even affect the TSP, the popular retirement plan open to federal employees. GovExec senior reporter Erich Wagner covers the federal workforce. He joined the podcast to discuss the annual leave exception and other stories that he has been covering. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group?utm_medium=ch_club&utm_campaign=vlrzJwsaX-VcmRCrWGPctA-103059
2022-04-2120 minGovExec DailyTax Issues and Security ClearancesApril 18 is the deadline to file taxes, and millions of Americans each year fail to file their taxes each year, according to the IRS. But, if you have or are pursuing a security clearance, this could be a pretty big – and easily avoidable – problem. Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. She has a post on our site right now headlined “Want to Get Or Keep Your Security Clearance? File Your Taxes.” As part of our #MoneyMonday series, she joined the show to discuss her post and h...
2022-04-1714 minGovExec DailyGovExec on Clubhouse: Tax Day ApproachesGovExec Daily hosted Stephen Mathai-Davis to break down everything you need to know before Monday's fiing date. The event took place on Thursday, April 14. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group?utm_medium=ch_club&utm_campaign=vlrzJwsaX-VcmRCrWGPctA-103059
2022-04-151h 03GovExec DailyTwo Years of CARES Act OversightThe CARES Act was passed in March 2020 during the initial phase of the COVID-19 crisis. With trillions of dollars at stake, the law established three entities tasked with overseeing the money going out: The Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, the Congressional Oversight Commission and the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery. GovExec correspondent Courtney Bublé has a package of stories on our site right now looking back at the two years of CARES Act oversight by these and other entities. She joined the show to talk about her reporting and COVID-19 oversight since early 2020. *** Jo...
2022-04-1416 minGovExec DailyThe Problems with the Proposed USDA RegsA newly-proposed USDA contracting regulation would require every contractor on every bid to certify their compliance with every statute, list every violation they have ever had and define what was done to mitigate the violations. Our guest today writes in a post on our site that the regulation, if enacted, would be a mess for compliance and is likely illegal. Stan Soloway is president and CEO of Celero Strategies, LLC and a GovExec contributor. He formerly served as deputy undersecretary of Defense for acquisition reform and director of the Defense Reform Initiative during Bill Clinton’s administration. He...
2022-04-1218 minGovExec DailyCustomer Service During a Difficult Tax SeasonEvery American has to deal with the IRS in some way. From COVID-19 stimulus payments to tax credits to the annual filing date, Americans deal with the agency on a regular basis. As the Biden administration emphasizes customer service, the tax agency has to balance these responsibilities constantly. But, in the middle of record staffing shortages and a lack of funding, the agency has been operating in survival mode. As part of Government Executive, Route Fifty and Nextgov’s Customer Experience summit event recently, GovExec reporter and frequent GovExec Daily guest Courtney Bublé spoke to former IRS chi...
2022-04-1129 min
GovExec DailyBiden's Budget Has a Big Pay Raise In It For FedsPresident Joe Biden released his second budget plan late last month, calling for nearly across-the-board increases for agencies. The blueprint features a series of provisions that would affect federal employees, including a pay raise number and moves to make government a “model employer” GovExec senior reporter Erich Wagner covers the federal workforce. He joined the podcast to discuss the budget and other pay and benefits stories that he has been following. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group?utm_medium=ch_club&utm_campaign=vlrzJwsaX-VcmRCrWGPctA-103059
2022-04-0716 minGovExec DailyThe Big Takeaways from Biden's FY23 Budget ProposalOn Monday, President Joe Biden unveiled his budget request that would increase base discretionary spending levels over the levels in the recently enacted omnibus bill. Included in that increase would be a significant increase in hiring for agencies throughout the federal government. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the budget. He joined the podcast to discuss some of the big takeaways from the Biden blueprint. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group?utm_medium=ch_club&utm_campaign=vlrzJwsaX-VcmRCrWGPctA-103059
2022-03-3117 minGovExec DailyPay, Policy and Biden's FY2023 Budget BlueprintLess than three weeks after the president signed the $1.5 trillion full-year appropriations package that Congress passed, the White House released its new budget blueprint document on Monday. The plan emphasizes a range of administration priorities like DEIA, customer service and a pay raise for federal employees. Tanya Ballard Brown is Executive Editor at GovExec and Courtney Bublé is a reporter at GovExec. They joined the podcast to discuss the budget budget document that the White House released on Monday. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/c...
2022-03-2917 minGovExec DailyMoney Issues and Security ClearancesGetting a security clearance is a tough process and one that can be derailed by a number of issues. In 2016, for example, financial issues were the biggest cause of clearance denial, resulting in more than double the amount of denials than any other adjudicative criteria. So, what should security clearance seekers mind while they’re going through the process? Lindy Kyzer is the editor of ClearanceJobs.com, a former Defense Department employee and a GovExec contributor. As part of our #MoneyMonday series, she joined the podcast to discuss how your finances could affect the security clearance process....
2022-03-2815 minGovExec DailyHow Congress is Trying – and not Trying – to Prepare for the Next PandemicThe COVID-19 crisis enters its third year at a crossroads in the U.S. As vaccination rates stall, calls for boosters and shots for children under five have become louder. Government will have to adjust and better prepare for potential variants and waves of the disease. A bipartisan bill to better equip the government for future pandemics is now gaining momentum in Congress and the plan would reform some federal hiring practices and boost interagency collaboration so all levels of government won’t make the same mistakes they did in early 2020 when the next pandemic hits. GovExec reporter Eric Kat...
2022-03-2320 min
The GovBriefThe Talent Imperative: Prioritizing the Employee ExperienceThere’s a mass exodus happening among today’s workforce. According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a record 4.3 million Americans left their jobs in August 2021.
The “Great Resignation” — or the “Big Quit” as some are calling it — has shaken nearly every industry, including public sector. The average time to hire federal employees is around 100 days, and contributing to the delay is legacy systems. In the era of COVID-19 and the expansion of remote work, employee experience is an essential mode of operation.
Introducing "The Talent Imperative,” a podcast from GovExec in partnership with Salesforce, where we dig into the ways...
2021-12-2314 minGovExec DailyGovExec Daily: 22 best days to retire w/ Tammy FlanaganAccording to surveys, the last 18 months have reoriented the way people see work. In turn, retirement may be a more attractive option for those reevaluating their relationships to their jobs. As 2022 fast approaches, plenty of federal employees are looking at the calendar and considering when to retire. Tammy Flanagan writes the weekly Retirement Planning column for us here at GovExec, including the annual Best Dates to Retire column that posted this week. She runs her own consulting business and also provides individual counseling as well as online training for the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association...
2021-10-1823 minGovExec DailyGovexec daily: 45,000 VA employees remain unvaccinated.Last Friday marked the deadline for the majority of Veterans Affairs Department employees to complete their vaccinations against COVID-19. But as of today, more than 45,000 employees have yet to demonstrate that they've received the shots. The good news is that 88% of the VA workforce has been vaccinated, but the remaining 12% must submit documentation of their vaccinations by October 18th or request religious or medical accommodations. Once the deadline passes, VA will begin to discipline unvaccinated staff. But what will that discipline look like? How long will it last? And more importantly, will it help motivate hesitant employees to g...
2021-10-1415 minGovExec DailyGovExec Daily: The Future of Defense and ModernizationThe future of war is unwritten, but the Defense Department is constantly analyzing and preparing for that future. In the electromagnetic spectrum, in the wilds of cyberspace and on the battlefield, modernization is always on the minds of Pentagon officials. As part of GovExec Media’s Roadmap to Modernization event recently, Defense One Technology Editor Patrick Tucker spoke to Colonel Elizabeth Sweet, Defense Engagement Lead, at the Defense Innovation Unit and Dr. Stephen Russell, Information Sciences Division Chief, U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command, at the Army Research Laboratory. In this episode, they talk about how the Def...
2021-10-1328 min
Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood*Crossover Episode with GovExec Daily* A More Collaborative Intergovernmental SystemOn this episode, Terry Gerton, President and CEO of the Academy, Academy Fellow, and host of Management Matters, sits down with the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss the importance of intergovernmental collaboration and the Academy's newest initiative, the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships.Links:The Center for Intergovernmental PartnershipsThe GovExec Daily PodcastMusic Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
2021-10-1114 min
The GovBriefWeigh Your Options: Understanding Medical BenefitsIt’s 2021 and healthcare is a hot topic. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, government employees have been at the frontlines — distributing tests and vaccinations, answering questions about health benefit eligibility and ensuring constituents receive the care they need during these turbulent times.
But how can we ensure federal employees are able to access the same level of care they've provided to citizens? After all, healthcare is complicated. Signing up for benefits shouldn’t be.
Introducing “Discussions in Federal Healthcare,'' a new podcast from Blue Cross Blue Shield in collaboration with GovExec’s Studio 2G, that aims to educate federal employees on how they c...
2021-07-0913 min