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11/10/2025

The Partnership for Public Service is launching its own version of the , which it is calling the “Public Service Viewpoint Survey.”

The Partnership for Public Service said its decision to create an alternative survey for federal employees is “not the first choice, but the necessary choice.”

11/07/2025

The Pentagon is restructuring the chain of command within its acquisition system, replacing the program executive offices that have long formed the backbone of the Defense procurement system with “portfolio acquisition executives” that will be more empowered to make decisions and more directly accountable for performance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday. Read this story by Jared Serbu.

The changes include a replacement of DoD's program executive officers with "portfolio acquisition executives" that Hegseth said would have more authority.

11/07/2025

While the intent behind return-to-office policies may be rooted in tradition, optics or perceived productivity, the reality is far more complex — and far more costly. Read this commentary by Jodi Hershey.

While the intent behind return-to-office policies may be rooted in tradition, optics or perceived productivity, the reality is far more complex.

11/07/2025

Government shutdowns have now reached their second generation. This one is not only the longest but the one that seems to most undermine government itself. Read this commentary by Tom Temin.

Government shutdowns have now reached their second generation. This one is not only the longest but the one that seems to most undermine government itself.

11/07/2025

Open Season kicks off Monday. Federal employees and retirees are facing another round of double-digit premium hikes, shifting plan defaults, and new coverage options. John Hatton, staff vice president of NARFE National Headquarters, joined the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton to explain what’s changing and how to avoid paying for coverage you don’t need.

For Open Season, "You really have an opportunity to save money by choosing a different plan in many cases," John Hatton said.

11/07/2025

Starting Monday, some Defense contracts will require verified cybersecurity compliance under new CMMC rules. But contractors face murky thresholds, shifting clause language, and real risks to eligibility. Dan Ramish, partner at Haynes Boone, joined Jared Serbu on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton to discuss the details of the changes.

"Contractors shouldn't be rolling the dice and potentially losing out on an important contract opportunity that may include the CMMC clause," Dan Ramish said.

11/07/2025

One of the first major cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency hit the U.S. Agency for International Development. About 85% of its programs were eliminated, and the rest, including emergency food aid, were folded into the State Department. That food aid program has long had bipartisan support, but the transition hasn’t been seamless. Vincent Smith, from the American Enterprise Institute, joined Eric White on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton to explore the program's growing pains.

"International aid, both food aid and health aid, have been devastated over the past nine months because of" the Trump administration, Vincent Smith said.

11/06/2025

Three unions representing federal employees are suing the Trump administration for including a new essay question on thousands of federal job applications — asking candidates how they plan to advance the Trump administration’s policies. Read this story by Jory Heckman.

The lawsuit says the new essay question has appeared on over 5,800 federal job applications so far, as part of the administration's Merit Hiring Plan.

11/06/2025

The U.S. Marine Corps is rolling out new enlistment bonuses for fiscal 2026, offering its biggest payout to recruits who sign up for specialized roles in cyber and electronics maintenance. Read this story by Anastasia Obis.

The service is offering a number of bonuses to attract high-tech talent and keep more Marines in uniform as it shifts to an “invest and retain” model.

11/06/2025

An offeror must be active at “two-points” in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Read this commentary by Richard Arnholt.

An offeror must be active at “two-points” in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

11/06/2025

As the current shutdown tops the 35-day record of 2018-2019, the impact on the federal workforce grows. The administration has signaled it may withhold back pay from furloughed employees and proceed with mass reductions in force, despite clear legal protections. Heidi Burakiewicz, a partner with Burakiewicz and DePriest, joined Eric White on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton to break down the Anti-Deficiency Act amendments, ongoing litigation in California courts, and what federal employees facing RIF notices need to know about their rights and legal recourse.

The Trump administration are "using this as an opportunity to RIF and remove thousands of federal employees," Heidi Burakiewicz said.

11/06/2025

Melwood has been a pioneer in disability employment for nearly 60 years. Today, the organization supports workers at more than 60 federal sites, delivers tailored vocational services, and partners with researchers and agencies to expand opportunities for neurodivergent talent. Larysa Kautz, president and CEO of Melwood, joined the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton to share how their model continues to evolve and what it means for the future of inclusive work.

Melwood is "a family of companies with a shared vision of a world in which people with disabilities are fully included," Larysa Kautz said.

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