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OPM’s Clarifying Guidance on “What Did You Do Last Week?” Email
OPM issued guidance late Monday giving agency heads more discretion over handling responses to its "What did you do last week?" email to federal employees.
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Appeals After Firing Probationary Employees: What Are Their Rights?
The federal government has removed thousands of employees during a probationary period. Will traditional appeals be followed?
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Are Executive Orders Contributing to the Death of Interest-Based Bargaining?
Interest-based bargaining faces challenges in federal negotiations due to political mandates, prompting a blend of traditional and interest-based methods.
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Workforce Optimization: Where Does it Stand and Where Is it Going?
Workforce optimization is creating "shock and anger" for federal employees. Agencies that grew the most under the Biden administration will be closely scrutinized.
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Agencies Directed to Report to OPM Information For Implementing Trump Executive Orders
OPM is seeking info from agencies by March 7 on changes complying with executive orders impacting telework and Schedule F policies.
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Evaluating Employee Performance and HR Merit System: First Step in the Trump Changes
Previous efforts to improve performance of the federal merit system have not lasted. The Trump administration is more aggressive. Unions may face a backlash from some. Here is…
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Furloughs, Deferred Resignation, Unions and Court Decisions: Will You Get Paid?
OPM has said furloughs may be coming. Does that mean federal employees get paid?
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OPM Addresses Legality of Deferred Resignation Offer
OPM has issued guidance addressing the legality of the deferred resignation program for federal employees.
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Does OPM’s New Guidance Put an End to Telework?
OPM has issued guidance to federal agencies on the use of telework with a union contract in place.
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More Info and Clarification from OPM on Deferred Resignation Program
OPM is providing more information on its deferred resignation offer to federal employees to resign and leave government service. This may influence the decisions by some.