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OPM finalizes rules to address new and underperforming employees
The finalized rule would enable agency managers to move more quickly through disciplinary processes and encourages keeping new feds in career limbo for their first year.
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Retiree cost of living adjustments sink for the second year in a row
Cost of living adjustments for Social Security recipients will increase by 1.3 percent in 2021, an amount that employee groups worry will fall behind inflation.
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OPM places all diversity training on hold, pending review
The Office of Personnel Management plans to review all diversity and inclusion training programs, before allowing agencies to continue with them.
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How the new COVID response bill would impact feds
The scaled-down HEROES Act still contains language that would keep feds out of the office and provide more straightforward avenues for those that contract the disease.
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More than a quarter of federal jobs require a degree
Many federal job openings rely on degrees to prove that a candidate has the right skill level, but some jobs require that degree as a minimum threshold for consideration.
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Federal firefighters would get more shift flexibility under new bill
Federal firefighters would be granted the same rights as state, local and municipal employees to trade shifts with each other.
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Wanting a tax deferral opt-out a ‘reasonable issue,’ says Trump official
Department of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin responded to concerns that federal employees and members of the military are required to participate in a new payroll tax deferral program.
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How new pregnancy accommodation legislation could impact feds
Pregnant and post-natal feds could get a stronger guarantee of medical accommodations under legislation that recently passed the House.
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Federal charity program embraces virtual tools during the pandemic
COVID-19 restrictions have caused the Combined Federal Campaign to turn to more digital options to collect donations and spread the word.
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Paid parental leave is on the horizon, but feds still have questions
Paid parental leave begins Oct. 1, but feds are still missing key pieces of how that leave will work in practice.
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OPM finalizes rules to address new and underperforming employees
The finalized rule would enable agency managers to move more quickly through disciplinary processes and encourages keeping new feds in career limbo for their first year.
-
Retiree cost of living adjustments sink for the second year in a row
Cost of living adjustments for Social Security recipients will increase by 1.3 percent in 2021, an amount that employee groups worry will fall behind inflation.
-
OPM places all diversity training on hold, pending review
The Office of Personnel Management plans to review all diversity and inclusion training programs, before allowing agencies to continue with them.
-
How the new COVID response bill would impact feds
The scaled-down HEROES Act still contains language that would keep feds out of the office and provide more straightforward avenues for those that contract the disease.
-
More than a quarter of federal jobs require a degree
Many federal job openings rely on degrees to prove that a candidate has the right skill level, but some jobs require that degree as a minimum threshold for consideration.
-
Federal firefighters would get more shift flexibility under new bill
Federal firefighters would be granted the same rights as state, local and municipal employees to trade shifts with each other.
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Wanting a tax deferral opt-out a ‘reasonable issue,’ says Trump official
Department of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin responded to concerns that federal employees and members of the military are required to participate in a new payroll tax deferral program.
-
How new pregnancy accommodation legislation could impact feds
Pregnant and post-natal feds could get a stronger guarantee of medical accommodations under legislation that recently passed the House.
-
Federal charity program embraces virtual tools during the pandemic
COVID-19 restrictions have caused the Combined Federal Campaign to turn to more digital options to collect donations and spread the word.
-
Paid parental leave is on the horizon, but feds still have questions
Paid parental leave begins Oct. 1, but feds are still missing key pieces of how that leave will work in practice.
-
OPM finalizes rules to address new and underperforming employees
The finalized rule would enable agency managers to move more quickly through disciplinary processes and encourages keeping new feds in career limbo for their first year.
-
Retiree cost of living adjustments sink for the second year in a row
Cost of living adjustments for Social Security recipients will increase by 1.3 percent in 2021, an amount that employee groups worry will fall behind inflation.
-
OPM places all diversity training on hold, pending review
The Office of Personnel Management plans to review all diversity and inclusion training programs, before allowing agencies to continue with them.
-
How the new COVID response bill would impact feds
The scaled-down HEROES Act still contains language that would keep feds out of the office and provide more straightforward avenues for those that contract the disease.
-
More than a quarter of federal jobs require a degree
Many federal job openings rely on degrees to prove that a candidate has the right skill level, but some jobs require that degree as a minimum threshold for consideration.
-
Federal firefighters would get more shift flexibility under new bill
Federal firefighters would be granted the same rights as state, local and municipal employees to trade shifts with each other.
-
Wanting a tax deferral opt-out a ‘reasonable issue,’ says Trump official
Department of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin responded to concerns that federal employees and members of the military are required to participate in a new payroll tax deferral program.
-
How new pregnancy accommodation legislation could impact feds
Pregnant and post-natal feds could get a stronger guarantee of medical accommodations under legislation that recently passed the House.
-
Federal charity program embraces virtual tools during the pandemic
COVID-19 restrictions have caused the Combined Federal Campaign to turn to more digital options to collect donations and spread the word.
-
Paid parental leave is on the horizon, but feds still have questions
Paid parental leave begins Oct. 1, but feds are still missing key pieces of how that leave will work in practice.













