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.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
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.
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 the latest.
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?
OPM Addresses Legality of Deferred Resignation Offer
OPM has issued guidance addressing the legality of the deferred resignation program for federal employees.
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.
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.
Trump Memo Attacks, Restricts Labor Agreements on Telework
President Trump has issued a memo that places further restrictions on telework.
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.
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.
