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White House Tells Federal Employees to Prepare to Return to Their Offices

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 20, 2020 5:26 PM | Updated: May 6, 2020 7:37 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Office of Management and Budget issued a memo with plans agencies can use to safely return to normal operations after the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Guidelines from the White House

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 16, 2020 5:40 PM | Updated: Aug 22, 2022 1:09 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The White House is asking all Americans to do their part to combat the spread of the coronavirus. It has released new guidelines to facilitate this effort.

Federal Retirement Benefits on the Chopping Block

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 19, 2020 1:19 PM | Updated: Mar 13, 2020 10:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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While the proposed budget cuts to federal employees’ retirement are familiar, the author says they contain a key difference this time.

White House Proposes 1% Pay Raise in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 10, 2020 3:21 PM | Updated: Dec 31, 2020 9:06 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The 2021 budget proposal from the White House includes a suggested pay raise for federal employees.

2021 Budget Proposal Would Eliminate FERS COLA, SRS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 10, 2020 1:30 PM | Updated: Feb 25, 2020 10:09 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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A number of reductions to federal employees’ retirement benefits have been proposed in the President’s 2021 Budget.

House Passes Bill Authorizing a Pay Raise in 2020

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 26, 2019 4:36 PM | Updated: Jul 11, 2019 4:32 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The House has passed a spending bill authorizing a pay raise for federal employees in 2020.

Presidents and the Federal Workforce

By Jeff NealDec 9, 2018 7:54 AM | Updated: Dec 16, 2018 10:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says it is important for presidents to remember that federal employees are an asset that can help an administration if treated properly.

Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 9, 2017 5:59 PM | Updated: Mar 31, 2018 11:12 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey according to a statement released by the White House.

This Federal Agency is Reportedly Being Targeted for a 95% Budget Cut

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 8, 2017 12:50 PM | Updated: May 11, 2017 12:13 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Office of National Drug Control Policy is reportedly facing the possibility of substantial budget cuts next fiscal year according to a recent draft memo.

Ethics Office Outlines Requirements for Ivanka Trump

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 2, 2017 12:50 PM | Updated: May 6, 2017 9:51 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Government Ethics has outlined ethics requirements for one of Washington’s newest and high profile federal employees due to her unique status and position.

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