Latest Power Struggle: Government Optimization and the SES
OPM has issued new guidance on optimizing or reinvigorating the SES. Here is a summary of OPM’s guidance and the opposition to these changes.
RIFs Are Coming: What Federal Employees Need to Know About the Upcoming Workforce Optimization Initiative
The Trump administration is directing agencies to plan for large scale reorganizations and RIFs. Details of the plans have emerged.
FBI Special Agent Removed for Unprofessional Off-Duty Conduct
An FBI Special Agent was charged with unprofessional off-duty conduct and removed from his position. He unsuccessfully appealed to the MSPB and then sought a review from the federal appeals court.
Retroactive Payments Begin for Individuals Impacted by WEP, GPO
SSA has begun issuing retroactive payments under the Social Security Fairness Act. Here is the projected timeline.
Using the 4% Rule and Bucket Strategy for Your TSP
These 2 strategies can help ensure that federal employees never run out of money in retirement.
OPM’s Clarifying Guidance on “What Did You Do Last Week?” Email
OPM issued guidance late Monday giving agency heads more discretion over handling responses to its “What did you do last week?” email to federal employees.
OSC Seeks Intervention in Alleged Improper Terminations of Some Probationary Federal Employees
OSC has requested that MSPB pause terminations of six probationary federal employees, alleging violations of federal laws and merit system principles.
How Federal Employees Can Create a Retirement Income Worksheet
Creating a retirement income worksheet can help federal employees at any stage of retirement planning.
Workforce Optimization and Musk Post: List Work Done Last Week in Bullet Form
Federal employees were told on Saturday to list their work accomplishments. The result is confusion. What is the rationale for Musk’s post?
Appeals After Firing Probationary Employees: What Are Their Rights?
The federal government has removed thousands of employees during a probationary period. Will traditional appeals be followed?
