Management
Trump Ends Federal Hiring Freeze, but Workforce Cuts Loom
In issuing guidance for reductions, OMB director tells feds not to focus on who will be fired.
Management
Trump Cabinet Members Hear from Corporate Leaders on How to Reform Government
Jared Kushner-led Office of American Innovation holds first meeting.
Management
GAO to Review Ethics, Funding of Trump Transition
Auditors will also look at the transition’s contacts with foreign leaders.
Management
Trump’s EPA Consolidation Begins
One career employees says staff feel as if they are ‘in occupied territory.’
Management
Republicans and Democrats Look to Preserve, Expand Obama Hiring Rule
Reform would give ex-felons better chance at federal employment.
Management
Federal Auditor Considering Review of Trump Hiring Freeze Effectiveness
Senators say it may hurt agencies and workforce morale, and not save any money.
Management
Civil Service System Is an Outdated Relic, But Congress Should Tread Carefully
Groups caution the Trump administration against repeating mistakes of previous reform efforts.
Management
Congress Votes to Extend Troubled VA Private Care Program
Some see bill as a fix, while others view it as a stopgap.
Pay & Benefits
DHS Secretary Promises 'Better Pay Systems, Better Benefits'
John Kelly also dilutes several key Trump proposals, including the wall.
Management
Few Details Emerge on Trump's Workforce Attrition Plan, but Past Proposals May Offer Clues
Former officials overseeing attrition initiatives question the tactic's utility.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Donates First Three Months of Salary to Federal Agency
Donation would do little to offset his proposed budget cuts.
Management
Citing Porn Watcher, VA Secretary Begs Congress for More Firing Authority
VA wants to immediately terminate employee it says was watching porn while with a patient.
Management
Trump Begins Naming Lower Level Management Nominees
The administration is still well behind Obama’s pace, but it is catching up with other predecessors.
Management
Should Federal Police Take Their Service Guns Home With Them?
Most are allowed, but some are calling for the policy to be expanded.
Management
Deal to Avoid Shutdown Isn't Likely to Include Trump's Proposed 2017 Cuts
Congress looks to avoid another CR; White House won’t say if it will demand wall funding.
Management
Trump Instructs Federal Agencies to Stop Considering Climate Change
President reverses Obama's efforts to make the government more green.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Agencies Are Spending More on Employees Conducting Union Activities
Justice, Homeland Security see biggest spikes in official time usage.
Management
Trump Pledges New Office to Bring Business Innovation to Government Operations
Several elements mirror previous presidential efforts.
Pay & Benefits
With Potential 2017 Cuts Looming, OPM Updates Furlough and RIF Guidance
Budget experts say furloughs are likely this year if Congress enacts Trump’s proposed spending levels.
Management