OPM Seeks Mix of Incentives, Cost Controls in FEHB
Following is the annual “call letter” from OPM to insurance companies that outlines the terms of the FEHB program for …More
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OPM Issues Guidance on Raise, Back Pay
Following is guidance OPM has issued regarding the recently finalized average 1.9 percent raise and the back pay retroactive to …More
Budget Addresses Performance, Reskilling, Other Workplace Issues
Following is the section of a newly released Trump administration budget document addressing its goals for the federal workforce. President’s …More
Administration to Seek New Limits on Employee Appeal, Union Rights
Following is the section of a document sent to Capitol Hill in support of the administration’s budget request showing that …More
Skills Gaps in Federal Workforce Still a Concern to GAO
Following is the section of the GAO’s most recent “high-risk” report on the status of one long-running topic in that …More
MSPB Examines Emotional Exhaustion in Federal Workplace
Following is an article from a recent MSPB publication describing results of its research into emotional exhaustion by federal employees. …More
MSPB Sees Less Tolerance for Sexual Harassment in Federal Workforce
Following is a section from a recent MSPB publication analyzing findings regarding sexual harassment in the federal workplace from the …More
OGE Raises Ethics Concerns on Accepting Assistance, Outside Work During Shutdown
Following is guidance from the Office of Government Ethics on ethical considerations for federal employees who are put in non-pay …More
OPM Addresses Shutdown’s Impact on Career Matters
Following is the latest guidance from OPM on the impact of the partial government shutdown, focusing on career-related issues. CAREER …More
OPM Issues New Guidance on Non-Discriminatory Practices
Following is recent guidance posted by OPM on non-discriminatory practices in hiring and other federal workplace policies, which in particular …More
OPM’s Guidance on Back Pay and Benefits Considerations
Following is OPM’s guidance on back pay and benefits considerations following the end of the partial government shutdown. The President …More
Guidance Issued on Implications of Lengthy Shutdown
Following is additional guidance OPM has issued on the partial government shutdown addressing issues that are arising because of its …More
Guidance Issued on Use or Lose Leave Considerations Due to Shutdown
Following is guidance issued by OPM on employees who had “use or lose” annual leave but were furloughed or kept …More
OGE’s Guidance on Outside Employment
Following is guidance from the Office of Government Ethics on policies regarding outside employment of federal employees, an issue that …More
OPM Issues Status Update on Benefits During Shutdown
OPM has sent out a reminder of benefits policies applying during shutdowns. 1. Will an employee continue to be covered …More
