Probationary Period Federal Employees Facing An Uncertain Future
An OPM memo asking for the number of probationary employees and uses of administrative leave is important as a precursor to reducing size of the federal workforce.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
Ending DEI and Reforming the Federal Hiring Process
Two new executive orders that have not gathered the attention others have will impact all federal agencies: ending DEI and reforming the hiring process.
Schedule F is Back
President Trump has reissued Schedule F which gives him extensive authority to fire those failing to meet performance requirements without the lengthy procedures now required.
Trump Issues Executive Orders Creating Hiring Freeze and Freeze on Regulations
President Trump has issued two executive orders on his first day in office creating a federal hiring freeze and freezing agencies from issuing new regulations.
Insubordination Upheld After Failing to Follow Direct Order
An employee at Ft. Riley, KS was charged with insubordination for filing to follow a direct order to attend a 2017 meeting. The MSPB and Federal Circuit upheld the removal decision.
2.5% COLA Currently Projected for 2025 Amid December’s 0.4% Inflation Increase
Inflation is not dead, and the projected 2026 COLA is 2.5%. Here is a comparison of COLA and GS pay raises over 10 years.
Trump Nominates Scott Kupor for OPM Director
President-elect Trump’s nominee for OPM reflects his view on how to restructure government.
Federal Employees Face Telework Limits, Hiring Freeze on Trump’s First Day
The inauguration of Donald Trump is fast approaching. Reports of Executive Orders on his first day on telework and a federal hiring freeze are now surfacing.
Elections Matter: Federal Agencies Likely to Be Impacted
With Republicans becoming the majority in Congress, federal agencies will see a number of changes. These are some that may be targeted for extinction or downsizing.
2024 TSP Performance: 25% Annual Return for One TSP Fund
TSP performance surged over the past two years, with one fund up over 50% in that time. TSP investors poured hundreds of billions into stock funds as the market rose.
