Human Resources
OPM: Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming in May
The 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) will be distributed beginning in May according to an announcement from OPM.
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.
Federal Workforce News
Washington Bracing for Snowstorm
Washington, DC is feeling the impact of Winter Storm Stella. Federal agencies are operating under a delayed arrival status today.
Human Resources
OPM Announces Cancellation of 21 Occupations
OPM has announced that 21 occupational series will be cancelled and reclassified due to having too few federal employees within them.
Retirement
How Much is the Maximum 2017 FERS Annuity Supplement?
How much is the FERS annuity supplement for 2017? The author provides an explanation and an example.
Human Resources
Legislation Introduced Requiring OPM to Submit Annual Report on Union Use of Official Time
Legislation has been introduced that would require OPM to submit an annual report to Congress on the amount of official time used by federal employee unions.
Retirement
OPM’s Shocking Letter to Some Annuitants
The author discusses a situation in which one retired federal employee was suddenly notified by OPM that he owed the agency over $28,000.
Retirement
OPM’s Retirement Applications Backlog Inches Higher in February
The outstanding backlog of retirement applications at OPM edged higher in February. Here are the latest statistics.
Agency News
Hired at 2 Agencies But Not Showing Up
A contractor "working" for OPM and NSA billed both agencies but wasn't showing up at either one. Someone noticed. He has been sentenced to community service and paying…
Human Resources
OPM Releases Additional Hiring Freeze Guidance
The Office of Personnel Management has provided an extensive list of questions and answers with additional guidance about the hiring freeze.
Retirement
Deferred Retirement for a Departing Federal Employee
These are some facts about deferred retirement that could be critical for a federal employee.