Mika's Management Minute: Managing Teleworkers
Managing teleworkers can feel unique and difficult. Here are some quick tips for managing remote employees.
The Time to Improve Telework in the Federal Government is Now
The last update to federal telework policy was the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 more than twelve years ago—long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a reliance on telework.
House Oversight Committee Advances Federal Telework Expansion Bill
The House Oversight and Reform Committee advanced legislation this week aimed at enhancing federal telework policies by a vote of 23 to 17.
Survey Illustrates Disparate Access to Telework at Justice
An in-depth survey of U.S. Attorney Offices (USAOs) revealed varying degrees of telework flexibility under the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA).
The Future of Virtual and Hybrid Events
COVID-19 ushered in a shift from physical events to the rapidly evolving digital environment. This week on FEDtalk, we remenise to the period of grasping at straws and the future of virtual events.
OPM Releases Status of Telework Report for FY 2019
In March 2021, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released its “Status of Telework in the Federal Government Report to Congress,” which showed the extent of federal telework in FY2019 (October 1, 2018-September 30, 2019). The report is the last governmentwide data collection on telework before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Distance or Disconnect? Coming Together When Your Team is Apart
Please join us on April 27th for a unique event open to all federal employees and those working in the federal space. The Senior Executives Association and the Treasury Executive Institute have partnered with the Arbinger Institute to provide an insightful 90-minute discussion around leading virtually through the lens of an outward mindset.
How to Create a Productive Workspace at Home
Working from home every day can start to feel boring and mundane. Learn how to spruce up your workspace and inspire both creativity and productivity with this video!
CISA Releases Guide on Safe Teleworking Practices
With many federal employees now teleworking, the importance of working from home securely and safely is high. In response to both new and old cybersecurity risks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a guide to help individuals and organizations safely telework for the long-term.
MSPB Report Offers Ways to Tackle Professional Isolation During Global Pandemic
Many federal employees have felt professional and social isolation while working from home recently in light of the maximum telework policy being imposed by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) September 2020 newsletter includes a report titled “Home Alone 2020” that analyzes the effects of workplace social distancing on employees and the potential negative implications. It also offers some solutions to combat professional isolation.
3 Stretches to Loosen Work-From-Home Body Stiffness
Sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your body and movement. Learn some simple stretches to do while working from home to relieve tension in your muscles.
Senate Holds Hearing on Modernizing Telework for Feds, Using Private Sector Practices
In order to determine the best way to restructure federal work practices and redefine telework eligibility, a Senate Committee Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee invited a panel of private sector executives to share their thoughts.
Lawmakers Express Concern Over Reopening Plans for Federal Employees
Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Mark Warner (D-VA) have issued a letter to the acting directors of the Office of Personnel Management and Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to plans to require many federal employees in the national capital region to return to their offices.