Implementing EO to Reward Experience Over Education
OPM has issued guidance to agencies on reducing reliance on college education and increasing value of experience.
Executive Order
Federal Hiring Executive Order – Big Deal or Not?
Will the recent executive order on federal hiring qualifications make a difference? The author provides an analysis.
Changing Focus of Federal Hiring from College to Experience
President Trump has signed an executive order on the federal hiring process that focuses more on qualifications and less on receiving a college degree.
Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA
The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.
Lawmakers Want an Executive Order Expanding Telework for the Coronavirus
A group of Senators have asked President Trump to issue an executive order with clear direction expanding telework in response to the coronavirus.
Feeling the Squeeze of Executive Orders
An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.
OPM Launches New Collective Bargaining Database
OPM has launched a new database to make collective bargaining agreements available to the public.
The 2020 Pay Raise is Now Official
President Trump has signed an Executive Order implementing the 2020 pay raise.
2020 Raise: How We Got to 3.1%
The House and Senate have passed legislation to avoid a government shutdown and enact a 3.1% annual pay raise in 2020.
Trump Gives Federal Employees Extra Day Off for Christmas
President Trump has issued an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra day off on Christmas Eve this year.
