New Executive Order: Government Efficiency and Workforce Optimization
A new Executive Order outlines the next steps in government efficiency by reducing the government’s size and mission. Here is a summary.
RIF
Employees Being Placed on Admin Leave as DEI Offices Prepare to Be Shuttered
Federal employees working in DEI offices are being placed on administrative leave in advance of these programs being terminated.
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.
The Shrinking Federal Workforce
Are agencies hiring at levels consistent with their budgets? The author provides some numbers.
The Story of a RIF
The author tells the story of a RIF he managed and what made it successful.
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.
