Human Resources
Congresswoman Worried About a ‘Graying [Federal] Workforce’
One Congresswoman is worried about the possible repercussions from more federal employees retiring from public service.
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.
Human Resources
It’s Time for a Cabinet Level Management Department
The author says it is time to put a department in place to focus on management in government.
Human Resources
OPM to Agencies: Don’t Be Wimps!
OPM has issued new guidance to agencies on progressive discipline and using a table of penalties.
Human Resources
Agencies to Implement Executive Orders
OPM is advising agencies to move out quickly on implementing President Trump's Executive Orders.
Retirement
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Improves by 1% in September
OPM's retirement backlog just barely trended downward in September. Here are the latest figures.
Retirement
What is the Status of My FERS Disability Retirement Claim?
The waiting game begins after submitting your retirement claim to OPM. How can you get status updates?
Pay & Benefits
How Much Are Your Health Insurance Premiums Increasing in 2020?
OPM has announced the 2020 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premiums.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Announces 2019 Federal Employee Benefits Survey
The 2019 Federal Employee Benefits Survey is coming this fall.
Pay & Benefits
Emergency Leave Transfer Program Set Up for Hurricane Dorian
OPM has established an emergency leave transfer program for federal employees adversely impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
Human Resources
Reskilling And Upskilling Offer Opportunities and Challenges for Agencies and Employees
The author talks about "Reskilling" and "Upskilling" and what this means for federal agencies and their employees.