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OPM to issue another late employee survey
The 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will continue to cover issues related to COVID-19 pandemic challenges and response.
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Federal retirees to see record high cost-of-living increase for Social Security
The cost of living increase will fully benefit retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System, but have a lesser impact on Federal Employee Retirement System recipients.
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Work-life balance, poor management plague Postal Service employees
U.S. Postal Service employees are less satisfied with their jobs than their counterparts in the private sector or at other government agencies, according to an Oct. 8 report from the Post Office’s Inspector General.
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Feds face the last day to get a first Moderna shot
The interval between first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine means that feds must receive their first dose by Oct. 11 to meet the deadline.
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Emergency leave transfer for Ida expanded to include Pennsylvania
Hurricane Ida made landfall in the continental U.S. Aug 29, causing severe damage in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, New York and New Jersey.
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Is Columbus Day a federal employee holiday?
Columbus Day, sometimes celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead, falls on the second Monday in October.
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Empty federal employment board gets one step closer to full membership
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee voted Oct. 6 to move forward on three nominations to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
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All DoD security clearance holders are now subject to continuous vetting to keep them
Eventually, all periodic background checks will be replaced by an automated system that continuous scans databases and receives alerts from other agencies.
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Some feds may qualify for a vaccine delay
Certain medical conditions not classified as disabilities may still warrant some employees delaying their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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How OPM plans to sell federal employment to new workers
The federal government needs to attract a younger workforce to offset large numbers of impending retirements.
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OPM to issue another late employee survey
The 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will continue to cover issues related to COVID-19 pandemic challenges and response.
-
Federal retirees to see record high cost-of-living increase for Social Security
The cost of living increase will fully benefit retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System, but have a lesser impact on Federal Employee Retirement System recipients.
-
Work-life balance, poor management plague Postal Service employees
U.S. Postal Service employees are less satisfied with their jobs than their counterparts in the private sector or at other government agencies, according to an Oct. 8 report from the Post Office’s Inspector General.
-
Feds face the last day to get a first Moderna shot
The interval between first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine means that feds must receive their first dose by Oct. 11 to meet the deadline.
-
Emergency leave transfer for Ida expanded to include Pennsylvania
Hurricane Ida made landfall in the continental U.S. Aug 29, causing severe damage in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, New York and New Jersey.
-
Is Columbus Day a federal employee holiday?
Columbus Day, sometimes celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead, falls on the second Monday in October.
-
Empty federal employment board gets one step closer to full membership
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee voted Oct. 6 to move forward on three nominations to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
-
All DoD security clearance holders are now subject to continuous vetting to keep them
Eventually, all periodic background checks will be replaced by an automated system that continuous scans databases and receives alerts from other agencies.
-
Some feds may qualify for a vaccine delay
Certain medical conditions not classified as disabilities may still warrant some employees delaying their COVID-19 vaccinations.
-
How OPM plans to sell federal employment to new workers
The federal government needs to attract a younger workforce to offset large numbers of impending retirements.
-
OPM to issue another late employee survey
The 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will continue to cover issues related to COVID-19 pandemic challenges and response.
-
Federal retirees to see record high cost-of-living increase for Social Security
The cost of living increase will fully benefit retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System, but have a lesser impact on Federal Employee Retirement System recipients.
-
Work-life balance, poor management plague Postal Service employees
U.S. Postal Service employees are less satisfied with their jobs than their counterparts in the private sector or at other government agencies, according to an Oct. 8 report from the Post Office’s Inspector General.
-
Feds face the last day to get a first Moderna shot
The interval between first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine means that feds must receive their first dose by Oct. 11 to meet the deadline.
-
Emergency leave transfer for Ida expanded to include Pennsylvania
Hurricane Ida made landfall in the continental U.S. Aug 29, causing severe damage in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, New York and New Jersey.
-
Is Columbus Day a federal employee holiday?
Columbus Day, sometimes celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead, falls on the second Monday in October.
-
Empty federal employment board gets one step closer to full membership
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee voted Oct. 6 to move forward on three nominations to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
-
All DoD security clearance holders are now subject to continuous vetting to keep them
Eventually, all periodic background checks will be replaced by an automated system that continuous scans databases and receives alerts from other agencies.
-
Some feds may qualify for a vaccine delay
Certain medical conditions not classified as disabilities may still warrant some employees delaying their COVID-19 vaccinations.
-
How OPM plans to sell federal employment to new workers
The federal government needs to attract a younger workforce to offset large numbers of impending retirements.













