OPM Orders Federal Agencies to Expunge COVID-19 Vaccine Records
OPM orders agencies to erase COVID vaccine records, ending a controversial chapter in federal policy. What does it mean for employees?
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.
From Discretion to Discipline: How OPM Is Reshaping Administrative Leave
OPM is tightening rules on administrative leave by working to standardize its use in agencies and expanding leave categories.
The New Federal Hiring Process Explained: What Changed in 2025?
OPM’s new Merit Hiring Plan dramatically changes the federal hiring process.
The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty Ugly
Trust issues at work impact productivity. Open dialogue, sincere apologies, and joint solutions help rebuild damaged relationships.
Balancing Belief and Duty: OPM’s New Memo Outlines Religious Expression Rights in the Federal Workplace
OPM issued a memo that protects federal employees’ religious expression, detailing permissible activities and agency duties while ensuring rights under the law.
Appealing VA Decisions to Recoup Awards and Bonuses: New Rule From OPM
OPM has issued a final rule outlining procedures for VA federal employees to appeal agency recoupment of financial awards.
Running Government “Like a Business”: The Politics Behind Schedule G
President Trump has issued a new Executive Order establishing Schedule G within the Excepted Service, likely impacting thousands of federal employees.
Faith and Flexibility: Telework as a Religious Accommodation in the Federal Workforce
OPM has issued updated guidance to help agencies accommodate federal employees’ religious beliefs and practices.
Ending Performance Rating Inflation: OPM’s Strategy for Fair Evaluations
OPM is instituting new performance and accountability standards as part of a significant overhaul to federal employee performance management.
Bridging the Divide: Lessons from Labor Relations Therapy
The author describes his journey from law-focused labor relations to people-centered ‘labor therapy,’ fostering trust, dialogue, and lasting workplace improvements.
