Also: Despite the potential for disruptions, engagement across the government was up from 68% in 2019 to 72% last year.

Reissuing a national data strategy, launching a national secure data service and giving chief data officers $50 million also made the Data Coalition's open letter.

The agencies plan to use subject matter expert-led assessments to determine if applicants qualify for the positions.

The order borrows heavily from principles already established by the defense and intelligence communities, extending them to those outside the national security space.

Rep. Jerry McNerney believes educating Congress could pave the way for bills like his AI in Government Act of 2020.

Michael Rigas said a recent executive order opens a major door for agencies to recruit and interview talented professionals who obtained their skills outside of school.

In a letter to OPM's acting director, Rep. Gerry Connolly presses for answers on why the annual federal employee survey is missing in action.

The order will allow agencies to vet "candidates using assessment methods that more directly determine whether job seekers possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to do the job they're applying for," said Michael Rigas.

Telework remains encouraged in phases 1 and 2 of facility reopenings.