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The Trump Administration and Probationary Periods

By Ed DavisMar 10, 2025 8:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 5, 2025 7:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 4, 2025 3:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 3, 2025 3:38 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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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.

OPM Moving Out on Restarting Publication of Official Time Reports

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 28, 2025 11:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is reviving official time reports and has directed agencies to compile the necessary data.

Latest Power Struggle: Government Optimization and the SES

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 27, 2025 7:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued new guidance on optimizing or reinvigorating the SES. Here is a summary of OPM’s guidance and the opposition to these changes.

RIFs Are Coming: What Federal Employees Need to Know About the Upcoming Workforce Optimization Initiative

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 26, 2025 2:54 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Trump administration is directing agencies to plan for large scale reorganizations and RIFs. Details of the plans have emerged.

OPM’s Clarifying Guidance on “What Did You Do Last Week?” Email

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 25, 2025 7:05 AM | Updated: Feb 27, 2025 10:23 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM issued guidance late Monday giving agency heads more discretion over handling responses to its “What did you do last week?” email to federal employees.

[email protected] Email System Holds Up To Initial Court Review

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 19, 2025 7:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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OPM began using a new email system to communicate with federal employees after the presidential transition. A request for a restraining order against the system has been denied.

Workforce Optimization: Where Does it Stand and Where Is it Going?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 17, 2025 9:03 AM | Updated: Feb 23, 2025 9:37 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Workforce optimization is creating “shock and anger” for federal employees. Agencies that grew the most under the Biden administration will be closely scrutinized.

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