Human Resources
What Federal Employees Should Know About Furloughs
What are the differences between an administrative and an emergency furlough? The author provides a detailed explanation.
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
Is There Still a Hiring Freeze?
The recent hiring freeze was recently lifted, but agencies have yet to reengage significant hiring. The author explains why this may be happening.
Agency News
Making It Quicker and Easier to Fire VA Employees
Legislation is moving in Congress to make it quicker and easier to fire VA employees. The bill would also have provisions to protect whistleblowers and to encourage managers…
Human Resources
Trump Calls on Federal Employees to Help Make Government More Efficient
President Trump has issued a proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week to honor the work of federal employees and to ask for their help in making government operate…
Agency News
Lawmakers Warn HHS Against Restricting Federal Employees From Communicating With Congress
Two lawmakers are questioning an HHS memo that they say appears to violate the rights of federal employees to communicate directly with Congress.
Agency News
DoD Lifts Agency Hiring Freeze
The Department of Defense has announced that it is officially lifting the agency's civilian workforce hiring freeze, but with some restrictions.
Agency News
5 Things You Should Know About the Omnibus Spending Bill
A budget agreement has finally been reached in Congress. The author lists five points about the agreement that are relevant to the federal workforce.
Human Resources
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
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.
Human Resources
‘Uncertain’ Describes Federal Workers Today
The author says that the Trump administration's approach to government is causing great uncertainty among Federal workers.