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Tag Archives: federal workforce
Racial Disparities in Federal Employment, Lending, and Housing
Over the past several years, GAO has been asked to examine various racial inequalities in economic markets. In today’s WatchBlog, we explore our work on racial disparities in the federal workforce, lending, and housing. Federal employment As the nation’s largest … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Racial Disparities
Tagged Anna Maria Ortiz, Brenda Farrell, Daniel Garcia-Diaz, Department of Defense, federal workers, federal workforce, housing, Housing and Urban Development, housing finance, housing market, Jason Bair, military careers, State Department, USAID
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The Future of the Federal Workforce
For Public Service Recognition Week, we’re celebrating the valuable contributions federal employees—including our GAO colleagues—provide to our country every day. This week is also a good time to think about how the government can manage its workforce in the future. … Continue reading
Recognizing the Federal Workforce
The most vital resource at any federal agency is its workforce. During Public Service Recognition Week, we’re celebrating the contributions of federal employees. This year is especially noteworthy because it’s the 40th anniversary of the Civil Service Reform Act of … Continue reading
Addressing a Shortage of Critical Skills in the Federal Government
A talented workforce ensures the federal government is working effectively. However, we’ve previously reported and testified on gaps in skilled talent in the federal workforce—talent that is critical in areas like cybersecurity, acquisitions, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). … Continue reading
Posted in Employment
Tagged federal employees, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, OPM, SI, special payments, Yvonne Jones
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Strengthening the Federal Workforce
The first week of May is Public Service Recognition Week, honoring the people who serve the country—and the public. It’s also a time for us to examine federal agencies and the Office of Personnel Management’s efforts to hire, develop, and … Continue reading
Podcast on Federal Employee Engagement
It shouldn’t be surprising that both private and public organizations perform better when employees are more engaged—that is, committed to the mission and organization. But after peaking in 2011, federal employee engagement has declined, primarily at several large agencies.
Posted in Government Operations, Human Capital, Podcast
Tagged career development, Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, federal workforce, FEVS, GAO-15-585, how to engage employees, inclusive work environment, Office of Personnel Management, OPM, performance feedback, Robert Goldenkoff, SI, work-life balance
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