Hatch Act Reminder
With the campaign season picking up and set to go into even higher gear in the several months ahead, federal …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersDebt Among Clearance Holders Raises Concern
Following is the summary of a recent GAO report on tax debt among federal employees and contractors who hold high-level …More
OPM Issues Mental Health Fact Sheets
Following are fact sheets from OPM to employees and supervisors regarding mental health awareness and treatment in the federal workplace. …More
DoD Furlough Planning Reviewed
Following are the highlights of a recent GAO report reviewing how DoD handled its employee furloughs due to sequestration last …More
OPM, OMB Outline Personnel Initiatives
Following are statements recently released by both OPM and OMB on administration personnel initiatives. From OPM: Through his Management Agenda, …More
Agencies Reminded of Emergency Procedures
Following is a recent OPM memo to agencies outlining workplace policies and special authorities available to them in weather emergency …More
More Attention to Building Security Sought
Following is the summary of recent GAO testimony regarding the long-standing issue of security in buildings where federal employees work. …More
OPM Summarizes Recruitment, Retention Flexibilities
Following is a fact sheet OPM recently prepared on the various flexibilities agencies may use as recruiting and retention tools. …More
Special Disciplinary Rules for SES Members
Following is a recent Congressional Research Service document describing the special job protections that apply to SES members. Recent events …More
MSPB Provides Update on Furlough Appeals
Following is the section from a recent MSPB report discussing the status of appeals filed by federal employees challenging last …More
Sequestration Impact Examined in Detail
Following is the latest in a series of GAO reports examining the impact of last year’s sequestration budget restrictions, this …More
MSPB Reports on Workplace Sexual Orientation Issues
Following is the summary of a recent MSPB report on issues related to sexual orientation in the federal workplace. Prior …More
Considerations for Disability Retirement Cited
OPM recently sent guidance on special considerations that apply when someone who applies for disability retirement also is eligible for …More
OPM’s Overview of Federal Workforce
Following is the prepared testimony of OPM director Katherine Archuleta at a Senate hearing on the state of the federal …More
Vet Hiring Initiative Expanded
Following is the summary of a recent report of a council created to increase hiring of veterans by federal agencies. …More
Why GAO Did This Study
Some Building Protections Found Lacking Following is the summary of a recent GAO report examining risk assessment applied in federal …More
Charity Drive Policies Changing
Following is an OPM summary of final rules overhauling the Combined Federal Campaign, the official federal workplace charity drive. Solicitation …More
EEOC Explains Anti-Retaliation Policies
Following is a recent publication by the EEOC examining the policies governing provisions in civil rights laws protecting federal employees …More
Staffing Challenges at IRS Examined
Following is the section of a recent IG report on the IRS focusing on the impact of staff reductions and …More
OPM Reports on Workforce Demographics
Following are excerpts from a recently issued annual report in which OPM examines the demographics of the federal workforce, including …More
Call Letter Sounds Familiar Themes
Following is the recent call letter from OPM to the health insurance industry kicking off the annual negotiations over coverage …More
MSPB Gauges Impact of Furlough Appeals
Following is an excerpt from MSPB’s recent budgetary request for fiscal 2015, showing the impact of furlough appeals filed after …More
Cost, Value of Executive Training Called Uncertain
Following is a summary of a recent GAO report examining the costs and value of training provided to federal executives. …More
OPM Issues Guidance on Restored Annual Leave
Following is updated guidance from OPM on situations in which agencies may restore “use or lose” annual leave to federal …More
Guidance Issued on Pay Policy Changes
Following is a recent OPM memo to agency regarding several changes to federal pay policy resulting from the enactment of …More
DoD Issues Workplace Violence Policy
Following is a recent DoD memo on prevention and response to workplace violence. 1. PURPOSE. This instruction establishes DoD policy …More
Travel, Conference Policy Restrictions Reviewed
Following is recent Senate testimony of OMB deputy director for management Beth F. Cobert regarding the restrictions on travel and …More
GAO Examines Workforce Trends
Following is a summary of a recent GAO report examining trends in the federal workforce in recent years. From 2004 …More
MSPB Examines Perception, Reality of Favoritism
Following is the summary of a recent MSPB report on real and perceived favoritism in the federal workplace. The Merit …More
DHS Morale Problems, Leadership Vacancies Examined
Following is a summary of a recent GAO report examining morale problems and leadership vacancies at DHS, which consistently has …More
