Federal Workforce News
How Do Federal Employees Rate President Trump?
How do FedSmith readers rate President Trump's performance so far, and are they more or less optimistic about their career as a federal employee?
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 You Rate President Trump?
How do you rate President Trump's performance to date? FedSmith readers had a chance to share their feedback in this survey.
Agency News
Trump Issues Executive Order to Bolster Agency Cybersecurity Procedures
President Trump has issued an executive order that will hold heads of federal agencies accountable for implementing IT risk management procedures.
Agency News
Did the Trump Administration Require Some Federal Employees to Watch Fox News?
Did the Trump administration mandate an FDA facility keep its TVs tuned to Fox News? A recent tweet making this allegation led to a flurry of social media…
Agency News
Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey
President Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey according to a statement released by the White House.
Human Resources
Trump Calls on Federal Employees to Help Make Government More Efficient
President Trump has issued a proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week to honor the work of federal employees and to ask for their help in making government operate…
Agency News
Executive Order Aims to Modernize Government IT
President Trump signed an executive order calling for the establishment of a new committee to modernize IT systems in federal agencies.
Agency News
Trump Signs EO to Make It Easier to Fire Non-Performing VA Employees
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a new office tasked with making it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance.
Agency News
Executive Order Directs USDA to Support Interagency Task Force
A new executive order directs the USDA to oversee an interagency task force designed to promote agriculture and rural prosperity.
Human Resources
‘Uncertain’ Describes Federal Workers Today
The author says that the Trump administration's approach to government is causing great uncertainty among Federal workers.