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Telework

Stay updated on telework and remote work policies across the federal government, including OPM guidance, agency‑specific rules, return‑to‑office directives, and legislation in Congress that may expand or restrict federal telework. Explore analysis of telecommuting trends, hybrid work models, productivity studies, and workforce impacts as agencies adjust their post‑pandemic workplace strategies. Find clear explanations and timely updates to help federal employees understand how evolving telework policies affect schedules, performance expectations, and work‑life flexibility.

OPM Issues Guidance on President’s Return to In-Person Work Memo

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 23, 2025 9:19 AM | Updated: Jan 31, 2026 11:47 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has released its anticipated guidance on President Trump’s memo that ends remote work for most federal employees.

Trump Signs Memorandum Ending Remote Work for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 20, 2025 7:16 PM | Updated: Jan 23, 2025 11:39 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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President Trump has directed agencies to terminate remote work arrangements for federal employees.

Federal Employees Would Need Annual Agreements to Telework Under New Bill

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 18, 2025 10:40 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A new bill seeks to reform telework policies. Among its provisions is a requirement that federal employees get annual approval to telework.

Navigating Telework Accommodations for Federal Employees Under the Trump Administration

By Anna Kathryn BarryJan 16, 2025 11:55 AM | Updated: Jan 24, 2025 10:37 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Telework is expected to be scaled back, but what will this mean for federal employees using it as a disability accommodation?

Report Offers Recommendations to Trump Administration for Managing Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 16, 2025 8:02 AM | Updated: Dec 28, 2025 10:16 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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A new report examines the current state of telework in the federal government and makes suggestions for how to best manage it during the Trump administration.

Federal Employees Face Telework Limits, Hiring Freeze on Trump’s First Day

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 11, 2025 10:57 AM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 2:41 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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The inauguration of Donald Trump is fast approaching. Reports of Executive Orders on his first day on telework and a federal hiring freeze are now surfacing.

First Bills Targeting Federal Employees Introduced in New Congress

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 9, 2025 9:56 AM | Updated: Jan 25, 2025 4:51 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Several bills have been introduced in the new Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.

Looking Back on 2024: Federal Pay Raise, an Election, and More

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 31, 2024 11:50 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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What were the biggest events of 2024 for federal employees?

Bill Would Relocate at Least 30% of Federal Employees Outside of DC

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 23, 2024 12:05 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Legislation that would move many federal employees outside the DC area would also likely result in a pay cut for affected employees.

Senator Joni Ernst and OPM: The Deep State Fights Back on Telework

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2024 7:05 AM | Updated: Dec 26, 2024 2:24 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Senator Joni Ernst is urging OPM to stop agencies from including labor agreements that may hinder workforce changes proposed by Trump administration, including telework.

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