What Rescheduling of Marijuana Could Mean for Federal Employees
Marijuana may be reclassified as a Schedule III drug. Here’s why federal employees still need to be cautious.
Human Resources
Stay informed with the latest federal human resources news, including updates on federal employee unions, labor relations, collective bargaining, workplace policies, and federal HR guidance. This category covers OPM regulations, pay, leave, and benefits administration, labor‑management disputes, union negotiations, workplace rights, and major **HR policy changes.
Rule of Many: New Hiring Rule Ends 150 Year Practice: Tougher Promotions and Leaner Pensions May Follow
OPM ends 150-year “rule of three” hiring system, replacing it with the “rule of many”—a shift boosting agency flexibility but risking leaner pensions for feds.
FLRA Realignment Highlights Sharp Shift in Federal Labor Relations
FLRA closes Chicago office, scraps ADR unit, and updates jurisdictions under an executive order, marking a major shift in federal labor relations and union power.
Breaking the Bureaucracy: Trump’s War on Federal Employee Unions
“[B]loat, bureaucracy and a fixed mindset” underlies removing the impact of federal employee unions. Here is what is happening and likely outcomes.
Federal Employees Doubt Survey’s Impact as OPM Cancels 2025 FEVS
OPM has cancelled the 2025 FEVS, although many federal employees have said the survey rarely leads to real change.
Trump EO 14251: The Unions Are Scoreless and Still Looking for a Hit
Unions struggle with legal battles against President Trump’s Executive Order, facing court losses. Can their next move shift the tide?
Scott Kupor: New Directions at OPM with Blog Posts Citing Philosophy and Direction
OPM Director Scott Kupor communicates directly with federal employees in his blog. It reflects his view of government and points to coming changes. Here is a summary.
Regaining Lost Trust in the Workplace
Trust takes years to build, seconds to lose, and effort to regain. Forget, forgive, fix, and show appreciation to rebuild relationships effectively.
Race, Politics, Merit, Luevano Decree and Hiring Federal Employees
Ending the 1981 Luevano decree and OPM’s new merit hiring plan introduce the biggest changes to the federal HR program in recent years.
Probationary Employees: Retained or Fired? New Guidance from OPM Designed to Hire Quality Workforce
OPM is directing agencies to “designate at-least the second-line supervisor….” to make continued employment decisions for probationary employees.
