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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
A group of wooden person figures against a gray background, some of which have a red "X" over them depicting layoffs, RIFs

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
Hourglass with sand pouring down through it sitting on the keyboard of a laptop computer at a workstation

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.

Judge Lifts Injunction on Buyout Offer

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 12, 2025 6:23 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The hold has been lifted on OPM’s buyout offer for federal employees.

OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 10, 2025 1:34 PM | Updated: Feb 11, 2025 8:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of the OPM retirement backlog from October 2023 to January 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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 10, 2025 7:55 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Chalkboard sitting on a wooden surface next to a coffee cup with two road signs drawn on it pointing in opposite directions, one which says 'old way' the other says 'new way' - change

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 7, 2025 10:16 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
White letters spelling 'changes ahead' on a red background surrounded by close ups of peoples' hands and arms pointing and holding pens around a conference table

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?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 6, 2025 7:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has said furloughs may be coming. Does that mean federal employees get paid?

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