Management
New Rule Dictates How Feds Can Ethically Apply for Jobs Outside Government
Violating the recusal procedures could land federal employees in jail.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Move Nearly $2 Billion in TSP Savings to Safe, Low-Yield Investments Post-Brexit
Board cautions that enrollees keeping money in the G Fund are losing out on potential gains.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to Agencies: Let Feds Telework to Avoid Heat
Federal employees can also adjust their daily schedules to avoid high temperatures.
Management
Trump and GOP Outline Plans for Federal Government at Republican Convention
Speakers discuss firing feds and dealing with “clueless bureaucrats.”
Management
Trump Campaign Says Donald Would Loosen Civil Service Laws to Root Out Feds Loyal to Obama
Policy would focus on burrowers; campaign is drafting a list of feds to fire.
Management
Poll: Federal Employees Prefer Trump to Clinton for Handling Terrorism
But feds prefer Clinton for governmentwide management.
Pay & Benefits
GOP Platform: Cut Feds’ Pay and Benefits While Making It Easier to Fire Them
Democratic platform largely silent on federal employee issues.
Management
A Majority of Federal Employees Think the Justice Department Gave Clinton Special Treatment in Email Probe
Fifty-five percent polled say Clinton’s email practices were “unacceptable” for a presidential candidate.
Management
Poll: 45 Percent of Federal Employees Say Donald Trump Is a Bigot
More than 55 percent said his controversial comments are unacceptable for a presidential candidate.
Management
Poll: Clinton Holds a Small Lead Over Trump Among Federal Employees
Federal workforce views both candidates negatively.
Management
Conservative Lawmakers Push for Expedited Firings Across Government
Employees would be suspended without pay while pursuing limited appeal options.
Management
Federal Agencies May Soon Start Researching Medical Marijuana
Senators introduce measure to reclassify drug for research purposes.
Management
Trump’s VP Pick Supports Shrinking the Federal Workforce, Performance-Based Pay Raises
Mike Pence has made a career as a small-government advocate.
Management
Agencies Are Entering a 'High-Risk Period' for Nepotism, Report Says
The transition to a new administration creates vulnerabilities for inappropriate hiring, MSPB says.
Management
The Vote That Could Lead to Congress Finally Passing Postal Reform
Committee unanimously backs measure forcing USPS retirees on to Medicare, among other changes.
Oversight
Congress Takes Up Bill to Restrict Interpretive Powers of ‘Unelected Bureaucrats’
Republicans accuse federal employees of exploiting their constitutional authority.
Pay & Benefits
New 40-Month Contract Gives Nearly 200,000 USPS Employees 3.8 Percent Raise
Union sees mostly victories in arbitration award, though workers will pay more for health care.
Pay & Benefits
House Advances Feds’ Pay Raise, as Well as a Bonus Ban
Spending measure would also roll back court’s approval of punishing employee who refused to break rules.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Want Feds to Use Transit Perks to Pay for Uber During Metro Delays
A separate measure would boost the use of car and bike sharing across government.
Management