Federal Workforce News
Federal Hiring Freeze: What They Are Saying
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.
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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.
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Details Announced About Trump’s Hiring Freeze
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…
Pay & Benefits
The Inaugural Address and Its Impact on Federal Employees
The Inaugural address provides clues as to how the Trump administration may view federal employee pay and benefits.
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Trump Issues Executive Order to Impose Federal Hiring Freeze
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…
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White House Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Regulations
The White House has instructed federal agencies to cease issuing regulations until they can be reviewed and approved by the Trump administration.
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Trump Leaves White House Petitions Website Online
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.
Human Resources
Trump Administration Proposing Drastic Cuts to Federal Workforce
As a new administration prepares to set up shop in Washington, significant budget cuts are being discussed. Here is a summary of what some of these proposals might…
Human Resources
OPM Authorizes Temporary Appointments For Trump Nominees
OPM has issued guidance to allow appointing Trump administration nominees to start working while awaiting Senate confirmation.
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Democrats Ask Trump To Reconsider Federal Hiring Freeze
A large group of House Democrats recently sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking that he reconsider plans to impose a federal hiring freeze upon taking office…
Pay & Benefits
How To Quickly Reduce Federal Employee Salaries and Agency Programs
As the public was told in 2008, elections have consequences. The new administration will have different priorities than the Obama administration. One new Congressional rule will allow cutting…