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Too Good to be True? Perhaps. OPM Adds Clarifying Information on Deferred Resignation to Counter Skeptical Feds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 31, 2025 10:11 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Businesswoman carrying a box of her personal belongings out of an office with a form clearly labeled 'resignation' showing in the forefront of the box contents

Explanation of the OPM deferred resignation memo sparked questions, confusion and skepticism among federal employees. A revised version of the FAQ’s answers many questions.

Senator Joni Ernst and OPM: The Deep State Fights Back on Telework

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2024 7:05 AM | Updated: Dec 26, 2024 2:24 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Senator Joni Ernst is urging OPM to stop agencies from including labor agreements that may hinder workforce changes proposed by Trump administration, including telework.

Federal Workforce Changes Likely In Second Trump Administration

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 12, 2024 8:15 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2024 11:36 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Words 'Trump Effect' in red surround by many individual black question marks on square notecards

A second term for President Trump will likely result in reimposing changes he made in his first term. Here is a summary of the most important changes likely to emerge.

Dedicated Civil Servants? Or an Out of Control “Deep State?”

By Jeff NealAug 23, 2022 3:48 PM | Updated: May 4, 2023 6:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Is there a “deep state” within the federal workforce? The author offers his analysis.

Corrupt Government, Rigged Elections and Strangers in a Strange Land

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 28, 2022 8:39 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:31 PM Categories Current Events

Do we live in a country with a corrupt government and rigged elections? Poll results from the University of Chicago show deep distrust of government.

Political Donations and Federal Employees in 2020 Elections

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 12, 2021 12:15 PM | Updated: Aug 25, 2021 12:06 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Who did federal employees support with political donations in 2020 and how many millions did they donate?

Federal Employees Warned Not to ‘#Resist’ Trump Administration While on Duty

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 30, 2018 12:33 PM | Updated: Mar 6, 2024 2:15 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OSC has issued new Hatch Act guidance for the 2020 election. Federal employees will want to be wary of using certain terms and hashtags in a political context.

IRS Employees in New Undercover Video

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 26, 2018 1:16 PM | Updated: Jan 25, 2021 11:04 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

In the latest undercover video designed to portray a “deep state” in government, an IRS employee explains why he regrets having to follow the Constitution and why he likes working at the agency.

Undercover Video Leads to Losing Federal Job

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 25, 2018 12:04 PM | Updated: Oct 2, 2018 11:36 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A Justice Department employee who recently appeared in an undercover video is no longer employed by the agency.

Using Government Software and Information to “Resist” Administration

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 20, 2018 3:14 PM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:25 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

More videos have been released with federal employees explaining how they “resist” federal policies. One employee works for GAO and says he is a communist.

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