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IRS commissioner expects to see enforcement hiring to 'ramp up' in coming months

The Internal Revenue Service is putting its multi-billion-dollar modernization fund to good use by restoring training for its employees and replacing one of its oldest legacy IT systems, according to the head of the agency. 

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Navy continues to address submarine workforce challenges

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Joint review meetings are OMB’s latest tool to improve program performance

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TSP

Satisfaction among TSP participants declines in 2023 survey

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OMB sees data-driven decision-making as key for better customer service in government

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Open Season Exchange 2023: Kevin Moss of Consumers’ Checkbook on what you need to know about FEHB plans in 2024

Don’t just roll over your plan, says Kevin Moss, who researches FEHB plans for Consumers’ Checkbook. “It’s quite possible that you’re overpaying versus some less expensive options that could provide just as good or … even better coverage for a lower price.”

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VHA surpassed its hiring goals. Now it’s training HR experts to keep workforce growing

To bring in the next generation of its HR workforce, VHA is taking new graduates through a year of specialized training, to become HR professionals in areas where there’s a shortage of them.

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Now on demand: Federal News Network’s 2024 Open Season Exchange

Did you miss Federal News Network’s 2024 Open Season Exchange? Not to worry! Get tips about what to consider when making your FEHB selections by watching or reading about the day’s sessions on demand now.

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Federal News Network's New Hire Guide

New to civil service? We created this guide to provide insights and pointers to first-time feds. Be inspired by careerists and also get pointers to make the transition to your new job as smooth as possible. (Pssst: It includes health and life insurance cheat sheets too!)

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A big retirement date is coming soon. What you need to do to prepare

Lots of people put a neatly tied ending to their federal careers by retiring on December 31. Next year New Year’s Day is a Monday, so you could wake up and have a mimosa. But in the next several weeks, you’ve got some serious final planning to do.

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At Interior, human capital data drives people and mission

The Interior Department’s focus on human capital data analysis is born out of an effort to strategically align and support priorities of the department. Interior’s diverse mission to protect and manage federal lands and natural resources doesn’t get done without its people.

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Congress, Biden administration look for ways to boost federal recruitment, retention of military spouses

Between newly introduced bipartisan legislation and guidance from OPM, military spouses are getting several possible avenues to more flexible employment in government.

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Tackling cyber on all fronts: People, policy, technology

It’s never just one strategy, tactic or technology when it comes to cybersecurity. It’s a constant evolution that must simultaneously include investments in people, policy and tech. Get pointers from CISA, DARPA, IRS, ONCD and OPM in our new ebook.

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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to automate business tasks with AI. Concept with expert setting up automated software on laptop computer. Digital transformation and change management.

Turning the White House AI EO into action

The White House executive order on artificial intelligence gathered into one place all the concerns and cautions floating around for years. How to protect privacy in training data. How to avoid algorithmic bias. For more on how agencies can improve their AI game, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the founder of the FAIR Institute, Nick Sanna.

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TRICARE Open Season is underway

Eligible participants can enroll or change plans during open season for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select until Dec. 12. Changes will take effect on Jan. 1.

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Coast Guard

Why was a Space Force guardian aboard a Coast Guard Arctic cutter?

Talk about joint service. A member of the Space Force has become the first guardian to receive a service medal from the Coast Guard. The guardian spent three weeks aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Arctic.

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Average security-clearance-processing speed, hits a speed bump

The federal government’s made huge progress in reducing security clearance processing times over the last several years. But there are some early signs of backsliding. As Federal News Network reported last week, the latest data shows top secret investigations took an average of 115 days in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 – up from 84 days during the same period last year.

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Navy continues to address submarine workforce challenges

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TSP

Satisfaction among TSP participants declines in 2023 survey

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Navy continues to address submarine workforce challenges

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Joint review meetings are OMB’s latest tool to improve program performance

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