OPM Needs a Permanent Director Now
The author says that OPM is badly in need of a permanent director to lead the agency.
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Stay updated with the latest OPM updates, including new OPM guidance, federal workforce policies, hiring and staffing rules, telework and workplace regulations, and major actions affecting federal employees and agencies. Get the latest news on OPM regulations, HR policy changes, pay and benefits guidance, retirement‑related updates, and government‑wide initiatives shaping federal workforce management. Find clear summaries and analysis to help federal employees, HR professionals, and agency leaders understand how OPM decisions impact the federal workplace.
Special Enrollment Period Announced for FSAFEDS
OPM has announced a one time special enrollment opportunity for federal employees to increase or decrease elections under FSAFEDS.
FERS Disability Retirement Law: Just Because OPM Says So, Doesn’t Make it So
Federal employees filing for FERS disability retirement should expect a fair application review, but the author says this may not always happen.
Can Federal Employees Challenge a Within Grade Increase (WGI) Denial?
Can federal employees appeal a within grade increase (WGI) denial and what is the process for doing so?
Average $90,510 Federal Employee Salary and Other Traits of 2.1 Million+ Federal Employees
The average federal employee’s salary is now just over $90,000 (excluding benefits). Here is a breakdown of GS levels, educational attainment, and gender among federal employees.
Let’s Thank Public Servants During Public Service Recognition Week By Strengthening The Merit-Based Civil Service
The author suggests several things the Biden administration should do to help strengthen the federal workforce.
Despite Progress, OPM Retirement Backlog Still at 8 Year High
OPM made good progress on the retirement backlog in April, but it is still at an 8 year high.
OPM Issues Guidance on COVID Emergency Paid Leave
OPM has provided federal employees with more information on how to utilize the 2021 COVID emergency paid leave (EPL) benefit.
2020 FEVS Results: Persevering Through COVID
What do the 2020 FEVS results say about federal employees’ overall satisfaction with their jobs, pay and agency support during COVID?
OPM Declares Border Emergency to Lift Biweekly Premium Pay Cap for Federal Employees
OPM has declared an emergency on the southern border which will allow federal employees detailed there to receive premium pay in excess of the biweekly pay cap.
