Severe Weather Prompts Federal Office Closures in DC Area
The threat of severe weather in the Washington, DC area has led to federal offices closing early on Monday.
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Federal Retirement Goes Digital with ORA: How Has It Worked for You?
Digital federal retirement processing is growing at OPM. Have you used the new Online Retirement Application? Share your feedback in this short survey.
Federal Employee Exodus: OPM Retirement Backlog Soars 21% in a Month
The OPM retirement backlog has grown nearly 90% in FY 2026 after another surge in February.
OPM Proposal Would Overhaul Federal RIF Process, Putting Performance Ahead of Seniority
OPM is proposing changes to RIF rules favoring performance over seniority, aiming to reshape the federal workforce. How will this impact federal employees?
What Federal Employees Need to Know About the New ‘Schedule/Policy Career’ Rule
OPM’s new Schedule Policy/Career rule reclassifies up to 50,000 federal jobs as at-will, stripping appeal rights. What will this mean for federal employees?
Physician, Heal Thyself
The author argues OPM criticizes union time costs but ignores its own far more expensive inefficiencies, echoing “Physician, heal thyself.”
Performance Ratings Overhaul: OPM Proposal Could Reshape Federal Employees’ Evaluations
OPM has proposed major changes to its performance management system. It could curb ratings, allow rating distributions, and make it easier to address poor performance.
Delayed Arrival in Effect for DC Area on Monday, February 23
A two-hour delayed arrival is in effect for the DC region thanks to snow expected overnight.
OPM’s Bold Move: Canceling Federal Union Contracts to Boost National Security
New OPM guidance accelerates union contract changes, aiming for a more flexible, accountable federal workforce despite ongoing litigation.
OPM Issues New Guidance on Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
OPM and EEOC have issued FAQs regarding using telework as a reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
