“Draining the Swamp”: Schedule F is Back and Moving Forward
OPM is publishing a proposed rule to create a Schedule Policy/Career classification (Schedule F) for some federal employees, making it easier to fire them.
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The Future of Federal Retirement? OPM’s Breakthrough in Digital Processing
The OPM retirement backlog improved considerably in March, and the agency may be on the verge of finally modernizing its retirement application process.
New Buyout Offers on the Table for Federal Employees
Some agencies have made new buyout offers to their employees to voluntarily reduce the size of their workforces before widespread RIFs begin.
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed by 12% in February
After a 68% increase to start 2025, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in February.
Trump Issues Executive Order on Delegation of Authority on Suitability of Federal Employees
A new executive order increases OPM’s authority in suitability decisions. Here is a summary of events impacting attempts to restructure the federal bureaucracy.
Federal Labor Relations: Cost of Collective Bargaining in the Federal Government
How much does the federal government spend on its labor relations program? No one knows or has cared to find out. We will find the answer based on a new OPM directive.
The Trump Administration and Probationary Periods
OPM and MSPB guidelines leave the author to question if blanket terminations or probationary federal employees meet legal criteria.
OPM Revises Guidance on Probationary Employees
After a recent court decision, OPM has issued revised guidance noting that only agencies have the authority to terminate probationary employees.
OPM Making Changes to 2025 FEVS
OPM is making some changes to the 2025 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey In accordance with two executive orders issued by President Trump.
Next Round of Emails Distributed Asking Federal Employees for Their Accomplishments
A second email went out to federal employees over the weekend asking them for their list of accomplishments, but there are key changes from the first email.
