Human Resources
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.
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.
Human Resources
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?
Human Resources
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Human Resources
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
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.
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The New Federal Hiring Process Explained: What Changed in 2025?
OPM's new Merit Hiring Plan dramatically changes the federal hiring process.
Human Resources
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.