Another Holiday Coming for Federal Employees?
Legislation moving forward in Congress would make Juneteenth a new federal holiday.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
FedSmith Readers Say It’s Still Not Time to Return to In-Office Work
How do FedSmith readers feel about returning to work in their agency offices post-COVID? Our latest survey suggests they are not ready to do so.
“Flyboys” – A Personal Memorial Day Remembrance
Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in the military. There are many personal stories that highlight the sacrifices made. This is one of the stories.
Should Federal Employees Return to Work at the Office?
The debate has renewed over when federal employees should resume in-person work. What is your opinion?
Biden Thanks Federal Employees in Proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week
President Biden issued a proclamation in honor of Public Service Recognition Week 2021 and to thank federal employees for the work they do.
2021 Sammies Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America medals (Sammies) have been announced to kick off Public Service Recognition Week.
Renewed Effort to Ban TikTok for Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to ban federal employees from using TikTok. Just how unsafe is this application?
New Benefit: Quietly Creating New Federal Employee Holiday (#12)
The House has passed a bill that would create a new national holiday (and a new federal employee holiday) starting in 2022.
Just Another Meatless Monday?
A new bill would ensure that agencies cannot prevent federal employees from eating meat in agency cafeterias by banning “Meatless Mondays.”
Efforts Growing to Recruit Federal Employees to Work at Southern Border
As the number of migrants crossing the southern border rapidly increases, the government is reportedly stepping up its efforts to recruit federal employees to help.