OPM’s Recent Attempt at Modernizing Retirement Services
A look at the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of OPM’s plan to tackle the long-overdue issue of digitizing retirement services.
Another Hack Compromised Federal Employee Data
A recent hack at the Department of Transportation (DOT) left over 235,000 former and current feds’ private information exposed.
Debt Ceiling Worries
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer comments on the looming debt ceiling crisis – is it time to start worrying?
Federal Government Embraces Transitionary Period of Pandemic
Vaccine mandate repealed by White House and approach to remote work has shifted, but is the pandemic finally over? According to World Health Organization (WHO), no.
Proposed Legislation Would Fire Feds for Not Paying Taxes
A bill reintroduced in the Senate would keep federal employees with unpaid taxes from continuing the work for the federal government.
Public Service Recognition Week 2023: May 7 to 13
It’s that time of year again to honor and celebrate the country’s public servants, including members of the federal workforce.
OPM Operating Status Change: Will Feds Be Returning to the Office?
OPM announced it will be formally removing the COVID-19 operating status on May 15th.
NASA News: The Next Astronauts to Visit the Moon
The Artemis II Crew was announced earlier this month. Meet the federal employees who will take humanity back to the moon after 5 decades.
FDA News: Recent Inspections Impact Pharmaceutical Stocks
For two companies, Ascendis and Piramal, findings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly impact short-term performance of stocks.
White House Task Force Announces 20% Increase in Union Membership
The federal workforce has been bolstering union participation since 2021, seeing a 20% increase in 12 months.