VA Restricting Salary to Federal Employees Representing Unions
OPM issues new guidance to agencies and the VA cuts of use of official time for medical professionals to focus on “putting veterans first.”
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OPM’s Retirement Backlog Spikes 12% in October
Thanks to receiving over 9,000 new applications, OPM’s retirement backlog grew considerably in October.
Former Federal Employee Sentenced to Prison for Fraud
A former federal employee with the VA and OPM will be serving time in prison for stealing from a veteran and fraudulently obtaining disability benefits.
“The Workforce Is Not Our Problem In Government”
The author says that federal employees are the ones who can best identify problems and solutions on how to get more work done with fewer resources.
Important Changes Coming for Some FEHB Plans in 2019
OPM has announced a number of changes for some plans in the FEHB starting in 2019. Here are the changes and what impacted federal employees must know.
What is the Average Age of Retiring Federal Employees?
OPM has released retirement statistics for federal employees leaving the workforce for the last several fiscal years. How do you compare to the average retiree?
Which Health Plans Are Leaving the FEHB in 2019?
Some insurance plans are leaving the FEHB in 2019. Here is a list of the plans and actions impacted federal employees need to take.
How Do Federal Employees Feel About Their Pay and Jobs?
The results from the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey show federal employees are happier with their pay overall but not so much with merit based pay.
OPM Assumes No Pay Raise in 2019
Will there be a federal employee pay raise for 2019? A new memo from OPM casts some doubt over the possibility.
What Happens Next with OPM?
OPM recently found itself with a new director. What might be in store for the agency amidst proposals to restructure it?
