Latest "va workforce" stories

VA to scale back remote work rules, require more in-office time

The changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Vet agency chief calls onboarding times for new hires ‘indefensible’

Physicians can wait as long as a year to start working even after they've been hired, department officials acknowledged.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.

By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner

3 months ago

VA secretary makes promise: ‘We will be vets’ best advocates’

In an exclusive interview, Denis McDonough outlined the challenges facing his department and how he hopes to fix them.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

TL;DR: Simpler job ads, pay incentives lift hiring at VA

The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

VA looks to fill key medical posts, starting with the department’s top health care job

The department has not had a Senate-confirmed under secretary for health in six years.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago