Human Resources
2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming Soon
The 2020 Federal Employee viewpoint survey is coming soon and features some new questions this year.
OPM
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.
Court Cases
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $400k in Pension Benefits
A Maryland man is facing prison time for spending his dead mother's government pension payments.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Plans to ‘Streamline the Leave Restoration Process’ for Coronavirus
OPM said it plans to issue regulations soon that would "streamline the leave restoration process" in certain situations for lost annual leave.
Retirement
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Hits New Low for the Year
Despite a slower average processing time, OPM was able to bring the retirement backlog down to its lowest level of the year at the end of May.
Agency News
This is What Work Life Will Be Like at OPM Post Coronavirus
OPM has released guidelines for returning agency employees to work in their offices.
Retirement
What Happens If My Application For FERS Disability Retirement Is Denied?
If your FERS Disability Retirement application has been denied, there are there are several stages of appeal available to you.
Retirement
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Improves by 6.5% Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Even with the coronavirus worries gripping the country, OPM made a nice improvement to its retirement backlog in April.
Retirement
Why Federal Employees Need Different Financial Advice
Federal employees have unique benefits considerations. These are some tips on how they can find the best retirement information.
Human Resources
OPM Addresses Questions About Returning Federal Employees to Work Post Coronavirus
OPM published a list of FAQs regarding plans to return federal employees to normal work environments in the wake of the coronavirus.
Human Resources
DC Regional Leaders Ask for More Telework for Federal Employees
Local leaders from the DC region want OPM to extend telework policies, saying it will help save federal employees' lives.