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.
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.
The Trump administration is directing agencies to plan for large scale reorganizations and RIFs. Details of the plans have emerged.
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.
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 is creating “shock and anger” for federal employees. Agencies that grew the most under the Biden administration will be closely scrutinized.
The hold has been lifted on OPM’s buyout offer for federal employees.
OPM’s inventory of retirement claims grew sharply to start 2025, but it’s been worse. Here is an analysis.
OPM is seeking info from agencies by March 7 on changes complying with executive orders impacting telework and Schedule F policies.
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.
OPM has said furloughs may be coming. Does that mean federal employees get paid?