OPM Issues Revised Telework Guidelines
OPM has issued revised telework guidelines for federal employees and agencies in accordance with President Trump’s return to in-person work directive.
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OPM Implements Special 3.8% 2026 Federal Pay Raise for Law Enforcement
OPM has finalized the special 3.8% 2026 federal pay raise for certain federal employees in law enforcement positions.
OPM Issues Proposal to Narrow Federal Probationary Employee Appeal Rights
OPM proposes limiting probationary employee appeals, shifting cases from the MSPB to OPM and allowing challenges only for political or marital status discrimination or procedural errors.
OPM Retirement Backlog Jumps 40% in November with Digital Processing on the Rise
The OPM retirement backlog has surged to levels not seen in over a decade. Digital retirement claims are quickly becoming part of the process.
1993-2025: Reinventing Government to HR 2.0: What Federal Employees Need to Know
HR 2.0 is coming to all agencies. Reinventing government always bring changes. Here is a summary of what happened last time and what is heading your way this time.
OPM to Sunset Federal Academic Alliance in January 2026
OPM has announced it is terminating the Federal Academic Alliance tuition discount program which began just over a decade ago.
Navigating OPM’s New Online Retirement Application: A Federal Employee’s Survival Guide
OPM’s new Online Retirement Application modernizes federal retirement processing, but early rollout brings delays, hurdles, and the need for careful preparation.
FERS & Furloughs: Before, During, and After a Government Shutdown
These are some common questions federal employees ask about how the recent government shutdown can impact the retirement process.
October 2025 Retirement Claims Spike Drives OPM Retirement Backlog to Highest Level Since 2022
October 2025 saw a record surge in OPM retirement claims, driving the backlog to the highest level since 2022 amid ongoing modernization efforts.
More Expensive But Still Essential: The 2026 FEHB Premiums Story
FEHB premiums are rising about 12% — the biggest jump in years. Here is what is driving the increase, particularly in BCBS, and why it is still a valuable benefit.
