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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.

Executive Orders Call for Hiring 15,000 New Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 26, 2017 10:28 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

In the midst of much news about a federal hiring freeze, it may come as a surprise to hear that two executive orders were issued by the White House calling for hiring 15,000 new federal employees.

Trump’s Hiring Freeze: How Significant Is It?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 25, 2017 8:42 AM | Updated: Jan 26, 2017 1:40 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The federal hiring freeze announced this week led to a strong initial outcry, but news reports have since been surfacing which suggest it may not be as bad as it first sounded.

Federal Hiring Freeze: Some Questions, Some Answers

By Jeff NealJan 24, 2017 7:54 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author analyzes the details of the recently announced hiring freeze and also presents some additional questions that he says Trump’s Presidential Memorandum raises.

Did Trump Order a ‘Media Blackout’ at EPA?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 24, 2017 1:21 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Associated Press has reported that the Trump administration has ordered a temporary “media blackout” at the Environmental Protection Agency. The White House has denied these claims.

Federal Hiring Freeze: What They Are Saying

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 24, 2017 10:47 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Trump’s decision to freeze federal hiring has generated quite a buzz among the federal community. Here is a summary of what is being said about it.

Details Announced About Trump’s Hiring Freeze

By Michael WaldJan 23, 2017 6:49 PM | Updated: Jan 25, 2017 1:37 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Trump has announced a federal hiring freeze as a first step in a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce. The White House memo offers details on how the freeze will work.

The Inaugural Address and Its Impact on Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 23, 2017 5:43 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The Inaugural address provides clues as to how the Trump administration may view federal employee pay and benefits.

Trump Issues Executive Order to Impose Federal Hiring Freeze

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 23, 2017 12:57 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Trump has issued an executive order to freeze federal hiring in an effort to make good on one of his campaign promises to reduce the size of the federal workforce.

White House Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Regulations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 20, 2017 9:29 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The White House has instructed federal agencies to cease issuing regulations until they can be reviewed and approved by the Trump administration.

Trump Leaves White House Petitions Website Online

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 20, 2017 8:47 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
A keyboard with a green button - Online Petition

The White House’s “We the People” online petition website that began under the Obama administration is apparently here to stay under the Trump administration.

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