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OPM Wants to Make it Easier to Rehire Former Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 26, 2019 5:10 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has proposed a new regulation to facilitate rehiring former federal employees.

OPM Issues Leave Guidance for Extra Christmas Holiday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: December 21, 2019 7:02 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has issued leave guidance for the extra holiday at Christmas this year.

OPM’s Retirement Backlog Tops 18k in November

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 5, 2019 4:18 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the trend in OPM's retirement backlog from October 2018 to November 2019

The retirement backlog at OPM broke through the 18,000 mark in November.

Squeezing Union Influence in Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 21, 2019 9:22 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM’s advice to agencies on controlling federal union time and expenses is now in effect. Here is an analysis.

Are You Entitled to Weather and Safety Leave if you Telework?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 8, 2019 2:27 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has addressed some common questions federal employees may have regarding weather and safety leave.

Federal Employees Weigh in on Pay, Shutdown in 2019 FEVS Results

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 7, 2019 5:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The 2019 FEVS results are in and offer a glimpse into how federal employees feel about their jobs and pay.

OPM’s Retirement Backlog Reverses Course in October

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 5, 2019 3:25 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2018 to October 2019

Despite a small decline in September, OPM’s retirement backlog did a full reversal in October.

OPM Proposes Eliminating Some Occupational Series

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 2, 2019 1:14 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is proposing to eliminate some occupational series for various reasons and is seeking feedback on the proposal.

Important Changes Coming for Some FEHB Plans in 2020

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 30, 2019 8:01 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Changes are coming to some FEHB plans in 2020 and can impact federal employees utilizing those plans.

OPM to Agencies: Track and Report Official Time Use

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 27, 2019 12:17 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is requiring agencies to report on official time use by federal employee unions by January 31, 2020.

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