OPM Reminds Agencies of Leave Flexibilities in Advance of Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration
OPM is encouraging the use of telework and other leave flexibilities ahead of the Army’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration in Washington, DC.
OPM Retirement Backlog Sees Unusual Spike in May, Grows 33%
An unusual spring surge in retirement applications caused the OPM retirement backlog to grow in May, but a new digital system may revolutionize the process.
Bridging the Divide: Lessons from Labor Relations Therapy
The author describes his journey from law-focused labor relations to people-centered ‘labor therapy,’ fostering trust, dialogue, and lasting workplace improvements.
How to Calculate Your Social Security Benefit as a Federal Employee
There are some nuances federal employees must consider when calculating their Social Security benefits.
New OPM Rule Would Make it Easier to Fire Federal Employees
OPM has issued a proposed rule that would make it easier to fire federal employees for serious misconduct.
What Federal Employees Need to Know About RIFs and Early Retirement
Federal employees who are facing RIFs and early retirements need to know their rights, options, and benefits before making decisions.
TSP vs. IRA: Understanding Withdrawal Rules for Federal Employees
These are the key differences between TSP and IRA withdrawal rules federal employees need to be aware of.
Pay Parity May Be a Good Argument for the 2026 Federal Pay Raise
Pay parity is likely to be an argument for a higher federal pay raise in 2026 as the annual pay raise process unfolds.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow it to Move Forward With Federal Workforce Cuts
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to move forward with its plans to lay off thousands of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies while a legal battle over the president’s plans to drastically cut the size of the government moves forward.
The Dangers of Inflation with VERA and DRP
Inflation erodes retirement savings over time. Without growth investments, pensions and savings may lose value, especially before age 62.
