Management
Trump to Issue First Budget in Mid-March, Promising ‘A Lot More With Less’
President also signals hiring freeze may continue ‘for the American taxpayer.’
Management
How Trump Will 'Take the Shackles Off' DHS Employees With New Immigration Policies
DHS memos give officers more discretion on arrests, deportations.
Management
When Federal Agencies Can Decline to Ban the Box
OPM spells out circumstances making it appropriate to ask for job candidates’ criminal histories.
Pay & Benefits
Government Must Pay Damages to 25,000 Feds Who Worked During 2013 Shutdown
Payments will vary, depending on the employee's circumstances.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Defend Official Time but Say No One Should Use It Full Time
"We've been getting it wrong for far too long," lawmaker says.
Management
A New Trial Is Under Way for Occupiers of Federal Facility in Oregon
After initial group was acquitted, DOJ promises to ensure justice is served.
Management
Who Is Most Likely to Leave Government During the First Year of a New Administration?
One in 10 senior executives depart during that time period, research finds.
Management
Lawmakers Attempt to Add Veterans to Growing List of Hiring Freeze Exemptions
OPM encourages agencies to continue recruiting and posting openings, despite freeze.
Oversight
Chaffetz Pushes GSA for Answers on Trump’s Old Post Office Lease
GSA says it’s examining the Trump Organization’s new tenant structure.
Pay & Benefits
White House Floats Federal Employee Pay Reform, Privatization in Name of Innovation
Trump administration promises governmentwide review to spend taxpayer dollars more prudently.
News
DHS Won’t Confirm Trump’s Assertion That U.S.-Mexico Wall Design Is Underway
A spokesman says the department has no information to share.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Overseer Promises Reforms to Federal Pay, Performance Management and Discipline
Hearing elicits bipartisan criticism of hiring freeze, praise for federal workforce.
Management
USPS Sees Profits Tumble During Holiday Season
Forced price decrease contributed to shrinking revenue.
Management
Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Over One In, Two Out Regulatory Policy
Groups allege Trump violated constitutional separation of powers requirements.
Management
There May Finally Be a Breakthrough in the Long Fight for Postal Reform
Unions, industry and management all endorse bipartisan bill to overhaul USPS.
Pay & Benefits
Chaffetz Discusses Civil Service and Benefits Reforms With Trump at White House
Oversight chairman meets with the president at the White House's request.
Management
How Trump's New Policy to Cut Regulatory Costs Will Actually Work
OMB releases rules governing "one in, two out" policy.
Management
VA Has No Way of Knowing How Much It Spends on Employees’ Union Activity
The department’s official time data is "unreliable," GAO says.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Reportedly Considering Federal Union Busting, Civil Service Reforms
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he discussed the issues with Mike Pence at the White House.
News