Stay informed on the latest shifts in federal technology leadership as new CIOs are appointed and President Trump's second term takes shape. The post Tracking CIOs in Trump’s Second Term appeared first on GovCIO Media & Research.| GovCIO Media & Research
Keith’s note: Last week there was a NASA JPL town hall. The ongoing effort to unionize JPL was a topic of discussion. Shortly after that an anti-union email was sent by management to all employees. Here is the JPL Workers United website: https://jplworkersunited.org The post Is JPL Anti-Union? appeared first on NASA Watch.| Activism Archives - NASA Watch
In our previous blog, The New Threat Surface: How Hiring... The post Anatomy of a Modern Candidate Fraud Attempt appeared first on Incode.| Incode
Crawford Mechanical have received $10,000 USD for their recognition in the 'Career Builders' category of the 2025 Jobber Grant program. The post Timmins, Ont.’s Crawford Mechanical awarded for mentorship efforts appeared first on HPAC Magazine.| HPAC Magazine
Healthcare chaplains, also known as spiritual care providers, can play a key role in advancing hospitals’ and health systems’ strategic priorities. These professionals typically support organizations in three areas: workforce well-being, patient experience and access to care. Jason Lesandrini, PhD, assistant vice president of ethics, advance care planning, spiritual health and language access services at […] The post Why chaplains are an ‘untapped resource’ in healthcare appeared fi...| Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Novant Health is supporting career advancement for its workforce by addressing one of the most significant barriers: the cost of education. The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based health system on Aug. 18 launched Novant Health Future Forward, a debt-free education initiative. Through the program, the system covers up to $5,250 in annual prepaid tuition for full-time employees and […]| Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Labor market conditions loosen, prompting an earlier Fed rate cut| Oxford Economics
The number of specialist mental health social workers in Scotland has hit a record high, but staff shortages remain, a survey has found. Councils increased their number of active mental health officer (MHO) posts from 729 to 765 from in…| Community Care
var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["15928354-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; Caps on what council children’s services may pay to hire agency social workers in England show significant regional variations, Department for Education (DfE) data shows. There are gaps of 37% between the highest and lowest…| Community Care
var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["15928354-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; Our My Brilliant Colleague series invites you to celebrate anyone who has inspired you in your career. It is part of Community Care’s ongoing Choose Social Work campaign, which aims to champion the brilliant work…| Community Care
var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["15928354-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; Care provider fees have risen by about 5% this year, but leaders warn the increases are being outstripped by wage and tax hikes and other cost pressures. Provisional figures on the average fees paid by…| Community Care
var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["15928354-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; by Kathryn March When I say I’m a social worker working in mental health services this is generally met by either, “sounds complicated”, or, “What is social work with adults?”. Neither the usual definitions of…| Community Care
var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["15928354-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; Most social workers are dissatisfied with their supervision, a poll has found. Despite supervision being a cornerstone of practice, helping practitioners navigate complex cases, progress in their careers, and, at times, manage personal struggles, almost…| Community Care
Following the case of an agency social worker working multiple jobs, we're looking to hear from practitioners with similar experiences| Community Care
AI can easily handle many junior-level tasks, but replacing young talent with AI is a strategic risk, writes guest author and startup adviser Itay Sagie who shares just a few of the many benefits junior talent provides; their proficiency in AI among them.| Crunchbase News
Coworking boosts focus, creativity, and connection, thus making your work go further. The post 5 Ways Coworking Can Accelerate Your Career appeared first on Allwork.Space.| Allwork.Space
Shakespeare’s “sea change” meets AI-driven productivity boom in the S&P 500. The post Can AI ‘Sorcery’ Solve The Productivity Paradox That Has Gripped The Economy For 25 Years? A Shakespearean Sea Change Is Underfoot appeared first on Allwork.Space.| Allwork.Space
Flex Index shows flexible firms outpacing mandate-driven ones, reshaping office demand and CRE strategy. The post The Two-Speed Economy: Why Workplace Strategy Now Depends On Company Size appeared first on Allwork.Space.| Allwork.Space
Just because the boss makes the rules, doesn’t mean the employees will follow them. Even after continued efforts to crack down on a return to office, the mandate-compliance gap between The post RTO Mandates Rise, But Office Attendance Barely Budges As Manager Burnout Fuels ‘Hushed Hybrid’ Trend appeared first on Allwork.Space.| Allwork.Space
Stanford University has published a first-of-its-kind study on Tuesday that reveals “the AI revolution” is already beginning to have a “significant and disproportionate impact on entry-level workers in the U.S. The post AI Cuts Entry-Level Jobs 13%, Wrecking Gen Z Careers appeared first on Allwork.Space.| Allwork.Space
In a world where “work-life balance” is treated like a self-help buzzword, a new FlexJobs Working Parents Report reveals just how off-balance things really are. The findings are as eye-opening The post 73% Of Parents Feel Crushing Guilt Juggling Work And Family Demands appeared first on Allwork.Space.| Allwork.Space
As 2025 progresses, U.S. companies are steadily increasing their office attendance expectations—but employee compliance remains low, exposing a widening gap between policy and practice. According to the Flex Index Flex The post Small Firms Embrace Full Flexibility And Outpace Giants Who Cling To Office Mandates appeared first on Allwork.Space.| Allwork.Space
Employers must own talent decisions and invest in upskilling to stay competitive. The post Rethinking Talent As A Long-term Investment Pays Dividends appeared first on Allwork.Space.| Allwork.Space
Phoenix MSA August 2025 Summary By Delaney O’Kray-Murphy, EBRC research economist Labor growth expands while job growth and housing permits face headwinds Exhibit 1 presents current Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA economic indicators. […]| Arizona's Economy
Tucson MSA August 2025 Summary By Delaney O’Kray-Murphy, EBRC research economist Tucson’s labor force keeps growing, but job market shows signs of strain Exhibit 1 presents current Tucson MSA economic […]| Arizona's Economy
Prescott MSA August 2025 Summary By Delaney O’Kray-Murphy, EBRC research economist Prescott faces a weaker labor force in the second quarter Exhibit 1 presents current Prescott MSA economic indicators. In […]| Arizona's Economy
Arizona Jobs Drop Again in July By George W. Hammond, EBRC director and Eller research professor The state’s unemployment was steady at 4.1% Arizona seasonally-adjusted jobs dropped by 4,900 in […]| Arizona's Economy
UK healthcare workers, including podiatrists and care managers, face significant salary shortfalls, study reveals.| Psychreg
Keith’s note: This is the internal RIF planning chart circulating within NASA the Human Health and Performance Contract community. It specifically relates to contractor employees – but it mirrors plans being developed in other parts of the agency. Note that this is being explicitly done via “NASA Directive: Offices, Programs, and Projects to align with the FY26 Presidential Budget Request of $18.8B” – and not due to any budget agreed […] The post Insight Into NASA’s Contractor R...| Personnel News Archives - NASA Watch
The country’s most senior nurse has urged NHS executives to “identify and act against” potential perpetrators of sexual misconduct in the health service. The post England’s chief nurse orders crackdown on sexual misconduct appeared first on Nursing Times.| Nursing Times
**TL;DR** Counting heads and filling empty chairs got us this far, but it won’t take us any farther. As we head toward 2025, the winners will be the ones who train their eyes to see hidden patterns across the world’s job markets, patterns that flash in plain sight when the proper lenses are worn. Research […]| Jobspikr.com
Continual learning matters to employees—87% of workers in 2023 believed employers should be investing in employees’ continued education. Workforce Edge is a unique tool that manages employer-sponsored tuition benefits, all in one place, making it easier for employers to provide a key benefit and for employees to achieve their educational and career goals. It helps […] The post Workforce Edge appeared first on EdTech Digest.| EdTech Digest
The relevance of mental health has moved from the background to the front of global discourse as the world becomes more complicated. There is also mental health to consider, as well as physical health, if you’re going to live the good life. One should also be capable of handling the pressure, accomplishing their task and […] The post Empowering Minds: Strategies for Broadening Mental Health Care Availability appeared first on Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magaz...| Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magazine | Self-Hel...
Jamez Staples bought a building in his neighborhood to help people from diverse backgrounds enter the trades. Now, it’s a training ground for solar, HVAC and other work. The post North Minneapolis training center teaches students in-demand skills for clean energy sector appeared first on Sahan Journal.| Sahan Journal
Despite rising number of fitness to practise referrals, Scottish Social Services Council has cut the time taken to close cases| Community Care
Amey has achieved Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded recognising its people-first approach to leadership, workforce development, and inclusive culture. The company said this prestigious accolade […] The post Amey earns Investors in People Platinum accreditation appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
In August 2025, the BBC published an in-depth report featuring... The post North Korean Defector Reveals Inside Story of State-Sponsored Candidate Fraud appeared first on Incode.| Incode
Ariel Goldstein expands on the hardship of being a Jewish woman and attempting to live up to impossible standards. The post The Myth of Having It All: Torah, Therapy, and the Truth About Modern Womanhood appeared first on The Lehrhaus.| The Lehrhaus
Rise driven by concerns from members of the public, the overwhelming majority of which are rejected by regulator at initial stage| Community Care
National Social Work Agency chief executive will hold dual role as chief social work adviser to ministers, say Scottish Government| Community Care
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career funding will be used by the college to educate and certify students in a variety of skills needed to advance their careers. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget […]| PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Arizona Jobs Stumbled in June George W. Hammond, EBRC director and Eller research professor The state unemployment rate was steady at 4.1% Arizona lost 8,400 seasonally-adjusted jobs in June, following […]| Arizona's Economy
EBRC Research Staff| Arizona's Economy
California is facing a critical health care workforce crisis. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are uniquely positioned to help close these gaps in primary care access—especially in underserved and historically marginalized communities. The post The Role of Nurse Practitioner Diversity in Expanding Care Access in California Fact Sheet appeared first on ITUP.| ITUP
Discover how the latest ITUP fact sheet highlights the vital role of Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and addresses key challenges like inconsistent training, lack of national standards, job instability, and low wages. The post Strengthening Personal Care Aide Workforce Fact Sheet appeared first on ITUP.| ITUP
Over 100 practitioners, managers, teams and organisations shortlisted for Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025| Community Care
The British Medical Association (BMA) announced resident doctors strikes from July 25 to July 30. Here, we tell you everything you need to know about resident doctor strikes, including what patients need to know about their care in the event …| healthmedia.blog.gov.uk
This is really starting to get petty Sean and Brian| NASA Watch
Global life satisfaction fell again in 2024, with only 33% of workers describing themselves as thriving. Manager engagement dropped to| Allwork.Space
Nearly half of U.S. middle managers are experiencing burnout, posing challenges not only for themselves but also significantly impacting their| Allwork.Space
A social worker celebrates his colleague, who supported him and the service while he was absent due to bereavement| Community Care
Keith’s note: I don’t want to freak people out, but there is a question that has been troubling me. A lot of media focus has been on departing NASA civil servants (which sucks) but there may be massive contractor employee layoffs as well (which equally sucks). If things stay on the path that they seem to be on something needs to break soon. The post Heads Up Contractor Employees: WARN Act appeared first on NASA Watch.| TrumpSpace Archives - NASA Watch
NASA’s Deferred Resignation Program| NASA Watch
Les Philpott has been appointed as the new Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). His three-year term will begin 7 August 2025.| Water Magazine
NASA Associate Administrators & Center Directors are told by the Acting Administrator to get more people to quit.| NASA Watch
Michael Kratsios outlined how American AI technology on the global stage will help standardize the tech and counter China’s influence.| GovCIO Media & Research
Vacancy rate falls to pre-Covid levels as number working in adult social care workforce reaches record levels, says Skills for Care| Community Care
Watch a video of PDI’s Mark Evans sharing the company’s perspective on the upcoming UK Fuel Finder Program. Discover the potential impact on fuel retailers.| PDI Technologies, Inc.
Southern Connecticut State University’s Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning (OWLL) is earning statewide praise for offering flexible, affordable pathways to in-demand jobs — and it’s growing faster than anticipated. In a recent Hartford Courant feature, Senior Program Director Amy Feest described OWLL as “an on-ramp to employment and upscaling existing careers,” providing an option […] The post OWLL Program at Southern Expands Rapidly, Offering Career-Focused Courses appeare...| News at Southern
Do Workers Still Move Like They Used To? Delaney O’Kray-Murphy, EBRC research economist Despite declining migration rates, new research shows Americans remain highly responsive to job opportunities Employment conditions have […]| Arizona's Economy
Agencies can move forward with planned RIFs and staffing reorganizations, without needing to divulge any information either to the court or to the public.| Federal News Network - Helping feds meet their mission.
Keith’s note: There is a new, rather detailed and annotated “Statement of Solidarity and Support” out called “The NASA Voyager Declaration“ regarding the current state of affairs at NASA. It is modeled after similar efforts by employees at EPA, NIH, and elsewhere within the Federal government. It opens with: “Dear Interim Administrator Duffy, In light of your recent appointment as Interim NASA Administrator, we bring to your attention recent policies […] The post The NASA Voyage...| TrumpSpace Archives - NASA Watch
Explore new career preparedness and development offerings| NASA Watch
Keith’s note: according to a group of concerned citizens: There will be a “Save NASA” protest coming up on Sunday, July 20th. Our group previously organized the protest in front of NASA Headquarters in DC on June 30th. We are a peaceful protest group, and we stand in solidarity with other scientific advocacy groups. (More below) This time, we are gathering on the historically appropriate Moon Day, the anniversary of […] The post Upcoming “Save NASA” Protest In Washington, DC a...| Budget Archives - NASA Watch
Keith’s note: Apparently Janet Petro did not ‘Embrace The Challenge’ hard enough when it came to getting people at NASA to quit – thus leading to her replacement – even thought the NASA website says she is still in charge. At least that is what senior NASA leadership tells me. Interim (i.e part time) NASA Administrator (and also Secretary of Transportation) Sean Duffy is a 100% Administration loyalist so he […] The post Part Time NASA Administrator Update appeared first on NASA Wa...| Budget Archives - NASA Watch
Things are starting to look darker at NASA.| NASA Watch
The social care sector welcomes the publication of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for the health and care system, shaped in part by the ideas, concerns and lived experience of social cae colleagues. They have unique insights into community-based care and how it can help ease pressure on an overstretched system.| socialcare.blog.gov.uk
The newly published NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England sets out a bold and necessary vision for the future of healthcare.… The post The NHS 10 Year Plan: What It Means for Workforce and People Leaders appeared first on Think Learning.| Think Learning
Diba Hadi gives her first interview since becoming principal director of the DOD’s Cyber Academic Engagement Office.| GovCIO Media & Research
NASA and DOI outline new generative AI use cases and stress that successful AI adoption depends on strong change management.| GovCIO Media & Research
Mark Gorak discusses DOD’s efforts to build a diverse cyber workforce, including skills-based hiring and partnerships with over 480 schools.| GovCIO Media & Research
Despite a court order, the Trump administration is keeping agency RIF details concealed. Instead, attorneys plan to file a motion to dismiss the union's case.| Federal News Network - Helping feds meet their mission.
To reshape and restructure an organization more effectively without sacrificing essential capabilities, an approach rooted in complexity management is essential| Federal News Network - Helping feds meet their mission.
Keith’s note: On 1 July 2025 Mark Sykes, Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, published an op ed titled “Taking Action Against Historical Censorship by USRA” which I reprinted here on NASAWatch. UPDATE: Mark Sykes has posted a response to USRA’s critique of his original OpEd. The post Update On USRA/LPI/LPSC Diversity Censoring appeared first on NASA Watch.| Activism Archives - NASA Watch
Geisinger Health Plan is eliminating nearly 100 positions as part of a restructuring program aimed at stabilizing operations. “This decision, which only impacts GHP roles, was not made lightly,” a spokesperson for the organization told Becker’s on July 15. “We are providing support and resources to impacted employees, and many will be able to move […]| Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News
"Discover the latest workforce reduction efforts and job eliminations in the insurance industry for 2025, including layoffs at major payers like BCBS and Aetna.| Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News
As of today the current number of NASA civil servants who are departing| NASA Watch
The latest PLUM book contains 9,151 entries with space for each official’s name, agency, title and pay rate, although some data is still missing or outdated.| Federal News Network - Helping feds meet their mission.
CSET’s Lauren A. Kahn and CFR’s Michael C. Horowitz shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by The National Interest. In their piece, they explore how the U.S. Department of Defense’s outdated budget process is undermining the military’s ability to adopt and scale emerging technologies quickly enough to deter rising global threats.| Center for Security and Emerging Technology
George W. Hammond, EBRC director and Eller research professor| Arizona's Economy
How can you maximize every bit of your Thrift Savings Plan?| Federal News Network - Helping feds meet their mission.
CSET’s Jaret C. Riddick and Brendan Oliss analyze their newly released research published in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Their piece examines how the 2025 revision of the Carnegie Classification criteria is impacting HBCUs’ progress toward R1 status.| Center for Security and Emerging Technology
Jaclyn (Jackie) Jester has been selected as NASA's deputy chief of staff| NASA Watch
Interview with Michael Orellana, Director of Training Congruex LLC As you review your apprenticeship program what are opportunities and challenges you face in bringing more women into the industry? A key challenge we face is overcoming traditional perceptions that telecommunications is a male-dominated industry. However, our inclusive culture helps us demonstrate that this field is […]| TIRAP
Deb Bennett, Vice President, Apprenticeship, drives the strategic vision for WIAs Registered Apprenticeship program known as TIRAP. To date, WIA has 107 companies running Registered Apprenticeship programs. 1. What is Registered Apprenticeship? Registered Apprenticeship is a formal work-based learning program combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction, leading to industry-recognized credentials. Programs are registered with the U.S. Department of […]| TIRAP
August 2, 2021 The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Thune-Tester amendment to the infrastructure bill, which aims to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Please attribute the following to WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein. “WIA is gratified by the overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate for developing the telecommunications workforce. Our contractors […]| TIRAP
By Mike Saperstein, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Chief Strategy Officer, Wireless Infrastructure Association There’s a reason the Wireless Infrastructure Association’s (WIA) tagline is “Enabling Connectivity Everywhere”—connectivity is| Wireless Infrastructure Association
Read what key nursing workforce pledges the government has set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for the health service.| Nursing Times
Although MSPB says it's adjudicating appeals at a "steady pace," the agency still expects high workloads and low staffing to impact case processing times.| Federal News Network - Helping feds meet their mission.
In what will soon become commonplace another valuable and valued employee is leaving NASA| NASA Watch
It’s hard to believe it’s time to say goodbye after 25 years at NASA| NASA Watch
Ingersoll Rand, has announced the appointment of Francisco Gomez as the Director for Low Pressure Business in the EMEA Region.| Water Magazine
According to "The first rule in Trump’s Washington: Don’t write anything down" in The| NASA Watch
The updated FedScope will have new visuals, datasets and tools “tailored to answer the most frequently asked questions about federal employment,” OPM said.| Federal News Network - Helping feds meet their mission.
Keith’s note: As noted last week there will be a protest outside of NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC from 7:00-11:00 am EDT on Monday, 30 June 2025. Information about the event can be found here. This event has obtained a formal permit from Metro DC Police. The event is endorsed by the Goddard Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians Association (GESTA). But NASA HQ management is not happy about this. This event […]| NASA Watch
Michelle Eleftheriades on why the profession must promote the wellbeing and needs of nurses in order to value itself, gain respect and build a sustainable workforce.| Nursing Times
As of 4:07 pm EDT has 1,604 people taking voluntary separation| NASA Watch