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  • DHS Intelligence Office: Staff Cuts & Controversy

    DHS Intelligence Office: Staff Cuts & Controversy

    DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis plans major staff cuts amid controversy over past domestic spying. Concerns linger regarding potential abuses and intelligence failures. Reduction from 1000 to 275.


    EU Plastics Converters: Reuse Targets & Impact

    EU Plastics Converters: Reuse Targets & Impact

    EuPC assesses the impact of EU's PPWR mandatory reuse targets on plastic pallet packaging. Studies reveal potential cost increases (EUR4.9B+) and increased CO2 emissions, challenging sustainability goals.


    Trump’s Science Policy: Concerns over Politicization and Transparency

    Trump’s Science Policy: Concerns over Politicization and Transparency

    Trump's science policies face criticism for potentially politicizing research and hindering scientific integrity. Concerns raised about transparency, data access, and influence on federal employees. New guidelines spark debate.


    SSA AI Chatbot Concerns: Senators Demand Answers

    SSA AI Chatbot Concerns: Senators Demand Answers

    Senators raise concerns about the Social Security Administration's AI chatbot, citing service issues and lack of transparency in AI deployment. They demand answers regarding its impact on Americans' access to benefits.


    Government Job Cuts: Impact on Federal Workers & Contractors

    Government Job Cuts: Impact on Federal Workers & Contractors

    Federal job postings by top government contractors fell 15% since Jan. Deferred resignations & potential agency reductions may impact job market absorption of specialized workers. Spike in applications slows.


    Boosting Performance: Goal Setting, Accountability, and Employee Engagement

    Boosting Performance: Goal Setting, Accountability, and Employee Engagement

    Improve performance through goal setting, accountability, and employee engagement. Address leadership issues, involve employees, and adapt to change for a high-performance culture.


    Trusted Workforce 2.0: Federal Employment Suitability Reform

    Trusted Workforce 2.0: Federal Employment Suitability Reform

    Federal government is reforming employment suitability assessments via Trusted Workforce 2.0. Aims to align vetting, reduce risks, enhance security & public trust. Public comments are open.


    DOD Review: New Rules for Consulting Contracts

    DOD Review: New Rules for Consulting Contracts

    DOD implements new review process for consulting contracts (>$1M) & IT services (>$10M), seeking DOGE approval for cost savings, excluding direct defense & IT providers. Aiming for efficiency & in-house solutions.


    Trump Admin’s Homeland Security Task Forces: Power Shift & Concerns

    Trump Admin’s Homeland Security Task Forces: Power Shift & Concerns

    The Trump administration's Homeland Security Task Forces aim to combat transnational crime, raising concerns about reduced prosecutorial independence, DEA involvement, and focus shift from major threats to immigration enforcement.


    National Parks: Staffing Crisis & Operation Chance

    National Parks: Staffing Crisis & Operation Chance

    National Park Service faces staffing shortages despite 'Operation Chance' to fill leadership roles. Internal transfers may create new vacancies amidst hiring freezes and potential workforce reductions.


    TSP & Roth TSP: Federal Retirement, Rule of 55, and Tax-Free Withdrawals

    TSP & Roth TSP: Federal Retirement, Rule of 55, and Tax-Free Withdrawals

    Understand TSP, Roth TSP, and the Rule of 55 for federal employees. Learn about early withdrawals, penalties, tax-free options, and avoiding common mistakes for retirement savings.


    OPM’s New Performance Management Criteria: Good Step?

    OPM’s New Performance Management Criteria: Good Step?

    OPM's new performance management criteria aim for rigor and realism, addressing inflated ratings and pass-fail systems. Key issues include political bias, forced rankings, and agency-specific needs.