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.
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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.
Judge Lifts Injunction on Buyout Offer
The hold has been lifted on OPM’s buyout offer for federal employees.
OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025
OPM’s inventory of retirement claims grew sharply to start 2025, but it’s been worse. Here is an analysis.
Agencies Directed to Report to OPM Information For Implementing Trump Executive Orders
OPM is seeking info from agencies by March 7 on changes complying with executive orders impacting telework and Schedule F policies.
Evaluating Employee Performance and HR Merit System: First Step in the Trump Changes
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.
Furloughs, Deferred Resignation, Unions and Court Decisions: Will You Get Paid?
OPM has said furloughs may be coming. Does that mean federal employees get paid?
