Ethics Office Outlines Requirements for Ivanka Trump
The Office of Government Ethics has outlined ethics requirements for one of Washington’s newest and high profile federal employees due to her unique status and position.
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.
Is a Buyout Worth Taking?
Should you take a buyout? The author provides some information on how buyouts work and considerations you should weigh before taking one.
‘Uncertain’ Describes Federal Workers Today
The author says that the Trump administration’s approach to government is causing great uncertainty among Federal workers.
Changing Reality for Federal Employees
Is the federal hiring freeze over? Not really. New priorities will impact hiring and restructuring of federal agencies.
More on OMB Directive M-17-22: Important Nuggets for the ER/LR Community
The author says he was dumbfounded by a recent OMB memo and its potential to bring about big changes for the labor relations community.
Buyouts, Early Outs and Federal Employees
EPA is planning a reduction in its workforce. For some employees, this chain of events may offer new options for their future.
Hiring Freeze, Hiring Thaw, Hiring Freeze? What OMB’s April 12 Memo Really Says
OMB released a memo with directives for agencies to make restructuring changes. The author analyzes some of the key points in the memo from a federal HR perspective.
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Furloughs and RIFs
What should federal employees know about furloughs and RIFs? The author provides the critical basics of each.
Hiring Reform: Building a New Process From the Ground Up (Part 2)
In his final article of the series, the author explains his additional suggestions for some fixes he says are needed for a badly broken federal hiring process.
Hiring Reform: Building a New Process From the Ground Up (Part 1)
The author says that the federal hiring process is badly broken and can only be fixed with a complete overhaul.
