Human Resources
Trump Memo Attacks, Restricts Labor Agreements on Telework
President Trump has issued a memo that places further restrictions on telework.
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Federal Employees Instructed to Remove Pronouns From Their Email Signatures
Federal employees at multiple agencies are being instructed to remove pronouns from their email signatures per a recent OPM memo.
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Too Good to be True? Perhaps. OPM Adds Clarifying Information on Deferred Resignation to Counter Skeptical Feds
Explanation of the OPM deferred resignation memo sparked questions, confusion and skepticism among federal employees. A revised version of the FAQ's answers many questions.
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What’s the Catch? Too Good to Be True? “Deferred Resignation”, Buyouts and Paid Administrative Leave
Federal employees who feared working under President Trump may be shocked. Buyouts took on a completely different form with up to 8 months of pay. Here are the…
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Trump Administration Offers Buyouts to Nearly All Federal Employees
Buyouts were predicted in a recent FedSmith article. They occurred faster than expected. Here is more information.
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Schedule F Quickly Moving Forward
OPM issued new guidance with deadlines for identifying positions to be moved to Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule F). Does your job meet these characteristics?
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OPM Releases More Guidance on Implementing Return to Office Directive
OPM has released additional guidance for agencies to continue implementing President Trump's memo requiring a return to in-person work.
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Is There a Buyout in Your Future and Will You Take It?
Would you accept a $25,000 buyout (or more) to leave government service? How about $40,000? Are you ready to make a decision? Think about it now instead of…
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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.
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OPM Issues Guidance on President’s Return to In-Person Work Memo
OPM has released its anticipated guidance on President Trump's memo that ends remote work for most federal employees.