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Federal employees can stay up to date on news impacting telework in the federal government with articles in this section. Navigate the evolving landscape of remote work within the federal government, exploring topics such as telecommuting policies, trends, and legislation in Congress that can impact telework.

The DOGE Acts and Impact on the Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 9, 2024 7:20 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2024 9:24 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The second Trump administration is taking shape much faster than the first. DOGE is one example. Here is how the federal workforce may be impacted.

Telework in Crosshairs After DOGE Meeting

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 5, 2024 4:46 PM | Updated: Jan 8, 2025 10:49 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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A new report released at the first Senate DOGE Caucus meeting highlights locality pay abuses enabled by telework.

Telework Delivers, But Only If Federal Agencies Can Manage Payroll Correctly

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyNov 21, 2024 8:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Recent audits have uncovered problems with telework. How can agencies prevent these types of problems?

Report Shows Congress’s Push Against Remote Work Misfires

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyNov 12, 2024 2:20 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:26 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The author says that a report from OMB on telework shows that concerns from Congress about telework are unwarranted.

What Does Telework for Federal Employees Look Like Under a Harris, or Trump Administration?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 30, 2024 1:45 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:31 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
A millennial aged man is seen conducting telework in his kitchen as he talks on the phone and looks at a document with his laptop and a cup of coffee sitting on the counter in front of him

What is likely to happen with the federal government’s telework policies after the election?

Telework Prompts Liquidation of Federal Real Estate

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyOct 28, 2024 1:50 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The federal government is looking at ways to reduce its real estate holdings in light of more federal employees teleworking.

Another Bill Introduced to Cut Locality Pay of Teleworking Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 24, 2024 8:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Another bill has been introduced that targets locality pay of federal employees who telework.

Mandated Government RTO Will Lead to a Graying and Less Diverse Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyOct 16, 2024 2:35 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that mandatory return to office (RTO) policies will negatively impact the federal workforce.

How Federal Employees Can (Potentially) Increase Their Pay

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 9, 2024 8:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Close up of a businessman's hand putting coins in a jar overlaid against a city skyline depicting a locality pay concept

How does locality pay work, and what can federal employees do if they believe theirs is incorrect?

Are RTO Policies the True Definition of Insanity?

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyOct 1, 2024 3:15 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:27 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The author says that return-to-office (RTO) initiatives will harm the federal government’s work environment.

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