Judge Lifts Injunction on Buyout Offer
The hold has been lifted on OPM’s buyout offer for federal employees.
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OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025
OPM’s inventory of retirement claims grew sharply to start 2025, but it’s been worse. Here is an analysis.
Agencies Directed to Report to OPM Information For Implementing Trump Executive Orders
OPM is seeking info from agencies by March 7 on changes complying with executive orders impacting telework and Schedule F policies.
Evaluating Employee Performance and HR Merit System: First Step in the Trump Changes
Previous efforts to improve performance of the federal merit system have not lasted. The Trump administration is more aggressive. Unions may face a backlash from some. Here is the latest.
Furloughs, Deferred Resignation, Unions and Court Decisions: Will You Get Paid?
OPM has said furloughs may be coming. Does that mean federal employees get paid?
Most FedSmith Readers Do Not Plan to Take Buyout Offer
The majority of respondents to our survey said they do not plan to accept the deferred resignation offer.
OPM Addresses Legality of Deferred Resignation Offer
OPM has issued guidance addressing the legality of the deferred resignation program for federal employees.
Does OPM’s New Guidance Put an End to Telework?
OPM has issued guidance to federal agencies on the use of telework with a union contract in place.
More Info and Clarification from OPM on Deferred Resignation Program
OPM is providing more information on its deferred resignation offer to federal employees to resign and leave government service. This may influence the decisions by some.
Federal Employees Instructed to Remove Pronouns From Their Email Signatures
Federal employees at multiple agencies are being instructed to remove pronouns from their email signatures per a recent OPM memo.
