Human Resources
OSC Issues Updated Hatch Act Guidance for 2020 Election
The Office of Special Counsel issued updated Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees after President Trump declared his candidacy for reelection in 2020.
Donald Trump
Explore articles related to Donald Trump and his administration’s actions that affect federal employees and retirees. This section includes coverage of executive orders, workforce policies, budget proposals, pay raise recommendations, and other decisions that influence federal pay, benefits, retirement programs, and agency operations. Stay informed with clear analysis of how presidential directives and policy changes may impact the federal workforce both during and after his time in office.
Federal Workforce News
How Do Federal Employees Rate President Trump in His First Year?
How do federal employees and retirees rate President Trump's performance after his first year? How does his rating compare to President Obama at the same point?
Human Resources
More Firings May Not Lead To Better Results
The author says that making it easier to fire federal employees is an emotionally charged issue that is only one aspect of addressing accountability problems.
Federal Workforce News
How Do You Rate President Trump’s Performance After His First Year?
How do you rate President Trump's performance after the first year?
Human Resources
Trump Calls for Making it Easier to Fire Federal Employees in SOTU
President Trump called for making it easier to fire federal employees for non-performance in his State of the Union address.
Human Resources
Legislation Aims to Reestablish Labor Relations Council
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to revive a national council on labor-management relations. Given the history, it is unlikely to go anywhere.
Human Resources
0.6% Decrease in Federal Employment in 2017
How have federal employment numbers fared under the first year of the Trump administration? Recent BLS data show a small net decline as of the end of 2017.
Agency News
Executive Order Directs Agencies to Expand Mental Health Resources for Veterans
President Trump has signed an executive order to expand mental health resources for veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life.
Human Resources
Year in Review: 2017 and Its Impact on Federal Employees
What were the most popular topics for federal employees in 2017? As a whole, this group is downbeat and concerned about possible changes to pay and benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Pushing Pay Parity for Federal Employees
A group of House lawmakers have asked President Trump to increase the 2018 federal employee pay raise to match the military's pay raise.