It's been weeks since the Office of Personnel Management announced that it would not be conducting the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey this year in place of the 2025 FEVS. OPM says agencies can still choose to conduct their own surveys, but many have already said they don't plan to here to discuss the impacts of the absence of FEVS and what the future might hold for employee surveys is Federal News Network's Drew FriedmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Air Force cuts small business office to one person
The Air Force spent the last 15 years trying to fix how it works with small businesses. Now that progress may be at risk. A new memo from Secretary Troy Meink cuts the service's small business office down to just one person. Here to explain what that decision could mean and why it's raising alarms across the small business community is Federal News Network's Executive Editor, Jason Miller.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The front door is the new frontline of physical security
As agencies navigate hybrid work, evolving threats, and return-to-office mandates, physical security is no longer just about locks and badges. It’s about real-time data and rethinking who gets in and why. Here to share how access control is becoming mission-critical, and what agencies need to do now to stay secure is the Director of Compliance and Security at Sign In Solutions, Jason Mordeno.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Airport operations rely on workers you rarely see, and Congress wants to know how they're doing
Did you know that the service workers who load baggage, clean cabins, assist passengers with disabilities, and help avert safety risks on the tarmac generate 30% of airport revenue? They’re not pilots or TSA agents—but they’re essential to every airport’s rhythm. A new GAO report profiles how well this group is doing economically. Here to break down the findings is Acting Director in GAO’s Physical Infrastructure team, Danielle Giese.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Proposed Pentagon budget cuts could weaken battlefield testing and put troops at risk
The Pentagon wants to scale back its Test and Evaluation office—just as threats grow more complex. The office plays a key role in vetting systems for survivability and mission effectiveness. Experts warn that cutting this unit could reduce battlefield readiness and leave troops exposed to unproven tech. Here to explain what’s at stake and why Congress is paying attention is the Director of the Center for Defense Information at the Project on Government Oversight, Greg Williams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.
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