Increasing Performance Value in Reduction-in-Force (RIF)
Proposed regulations for a reduction-in-force would place more emphasis on quality of performance and less on length of service.
RIF
The Shrinking Federal Workforce
Are agencies hiring at levels consistent with their budgets? The author provides some numbers.
Some Agencies ‘Pretty Sure’ They Need to Run a RIF
Officials from OPM discussed agency progress on complying with an OMB directive and suggested RIFs may be forthcoming at some agencies.
What You Should Know (and Do) If Your Agency is Downsizing
If your agency is downsizing, there are important things you should know. The author provides answers to some common questions about a RIF, VERA, and VSIP.
Where is the Federal Workforce, and Why Does That Matter?
Federal employees are located in every state. The author says this can be a benefit to help stave off potential layoffs within the federal workforce.
Federal Employees: You’re Not Going Anywhere This Year
The author says that despite proposed changes from a new administration, federal employees are very unlikely to leave their jobs anytime soon.
What Federal Employees Should Know About Furloughs
What are the differences between an administrative and an emergency furlough? The author provides a detailed explanation.
Buyouts, Early Outs and Federal Employees
EPA is planning a reduction in its workforce. For some employees, this chain of events may offer new options for their future.
Hiring Freeze, Hiring Thaw, Hiring Freeze? What OMB’s April 12 Memo Really Says
OMB released a memo with directives for agencies to make restructuring changes. The author analyzes some of the key points in the memo from a federal HR perspective.