FEDWeek
IRS Cancels NTEU Union Representation Rights
The IRS has canceled the representation rights there for the NTEU union under the pair of 2025 executive orders, even …More
I Fund Continues to Lead TSP Returns in February, Up Over 12% YTD
The international stock I fund, which posted the strongest gain among the funds over 2025 and in January as well, continued that pattern in …More
Court Leaves Trump Orders against Unions in Place as Challenges Continue
A coalition of unions has lost another round in federal court against Trump administration orders to end union representation rights …More
Delayed Tax Forms Irk Many Retirees; Have Patience, Says OPM
Federal retirees have been lodging complaints with their organizations and their members of Congress about delays in forms needed to …More
OPM Moves to Implement Forced Ratings Distributions across Federal Workforce
OPM has moved to allow agencies to use forced distributions in performance ratings for GS and wage grade employees and …More
Rules Would Change Ratings Policies in Ways Beyond Forced Distribution
OPM’s newly proposed rules on performance evaluation policies (see related story) go beyond allowing for forced ratings distributions in GS …More
Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report
Separating from Federal Service? How Your Benefits Transition or End
Separating from federal service marks a significant life milestone, one that brings both freedom and complexity. Whether you’re retiring, moving …More
Federal Manager's Daily Report
Partnership Backs Changes to SES Candidate Development Programs, with Some Reservations
The Partnership for Public Service has backed changes to programs in which agencies prepare employees for potential advancement into the …More
TSP Investment Report
Where Should I Put My TSP in Retirement
Your Thrift Savings Plan has served you incredibly well during your years as a federal employee. It has been the …More
Armed Forces News
New Military Body Composition Standards for 2026 in Effect
Defense officials have released additional guidance implementing new military fitness standards, including adoption of the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) as the …More
