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.
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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.
OPM Moving Out on Restarting Publication of Official Time Reports
OPM is reviving official time reports and has directed agencies to compile the necessary data.
Latest Power Struggle: Government Optimization and the SES
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
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
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
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?
Workforce optimization is creating “shock and anger” for federal employees. Agencies that grew the most under the Biden administration will be closely scrutinized.
