Trump’s Hiring Freeze: How Significant Is It?
The federal hiring freeze announced this week led to a strong initial outcry, but news reports have since been surfacing which suggest it may not be as bad as it first sounded.
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.
Federal Hiring Freeze: Some Questions, Some Answers
The author analyzes the details of the recently announced hiring freeze and also presents some additional questions that he says Trump’s Presidential Memorandum raises.
Details Announced About Trump’s Hiring Freeze
President Trump has announced a federal hiring freeze as a first step in a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce. The White House memo offers details on how the freeze will work.
Grievances Can Make Things Worse… or Better
The author looks at the grievance process in federal HR, its history, effectiveness and current alternatives to settling disputes.
Trump Issues Executive Order to Impose Federal Hiring Freeze
President Trump has issued an executive order to freeze federal hiring in an effort to make good on one of his campaign promises to reduce the size of the federal workforce.
Trump Administration Proposing Drastic Cuts to Federal Workforce
As a new administration prepares to set up shop in Washington, significant budget cuts are being discussed. Here is a summary of what some of these proposals might be and how they would potentially impact federal employees.
Legislation Reintroduced in the Senate to Reimburse Federal Employees for Using Uber
Legislation has been reintroduced in the Senate to ensure the federal employees can be reimbursed for using ride sharing services when traveling on official business.
I Do Solemnly Swear That I Will…
The author points out that federal employees take an oath of office as part of their job duties, much like the president does.
OPM Urges Agencies to Let Federal Employees Telework During Inauguration Week
OPM is encouraging agencies to let federal employees in the DC area telework this week to help alleviate traffic congestion related to Inauguration Day ceremonies.
6 Possible Civil Service Changes in the 115th Congress
The author outlines six possible changes that federal employees could see under a new administration that would impact areas such as collective bargaining, pay and benefits, and the federal retirement system.
