White House Tells Agencies to Plan for Bringing Federal Employees Back to In-Office Work
A new memo instructs federal agencies to begin the process of returning many federal employees to work in offices as the pandemic winds down.
COVID
Can Agencies Require Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated?
New guidance addresses whether or not agencies can require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when working in-person.
Can Federal Managers Adapt to a Hybrid or Remote Workplace?
What is the federal workplace model likely to look like after the pandemic, and what challenges must be overcome?
Need an Extra $50? BCBS Offers Federal Employees COVID Vaccine Incentive
Federal employees who belong to the Blue Cross FEP program can receive $50 credit for receiving COVID vaccine.
FedSmith Readers Say It’s Still Not Time to Return to In-Office Work
How do FedSmith readers feel about returning to work in their agency offices post-COVID? Our latest survey suggests they are not ready to do so.
How Much Money is Left in the COVID Emergency Leave Fund?
When the money runs out, emergency COVID leave for federal employees ends. How much money is left in the fund?
Should Federal Employees Return to Work at the Office?
The debate has renewed over when federal employees should resume in-person work. What is your opinion?
Special Enrollment Period Announced for FSAFEDS
OPM has announced a one time special enrollment opportunity for federal employees to increase or decrease elections under FSAFEDS.
Congressman: Federal Employees Need to Resume Office Work
One Congressman is asking OPM to take action to return federal employees to work in their offices “to the fullest degree possible.”
Fully Vaccinated Federal Employees Can Begin Removing Masks
Following new CDC guidance, federal employees who are fully vaccinated will be able to begin removing their masks inside of federal buildings.
