Management
Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Promises Efficiencies Among Civilian Workforce
Mattis says Pentagon should base cuts on workforce assessments.
Management
Trump Announces Plans to Surrender Control of His Business, But Declines Divestiture
Critics pounce on the plan as inadequate.
Management
Trump’s DHS Pick Promises Better Morale Through ‘Bottom Up’ Approach
While distancing himself from some Trump policies, Kelly says he’ll let employees do their jobs.
Management
Trump Nominees Can Serve in SES Roles at Agencies as They Await Confirmation
Appointees would be advisers and consultants at their agencies-to-be.
Pay & Benefits
Oversight Chairman Promises Sweeping Changes to Feds’ Retirement, Job Security
Democrats vow to "resist" and "fight back."
Oversight
Ethics Office Cites Trump Nominees, Senate for Taking Unprecedented Approach
OGE says it has yet to receive financial disclosures for nominees already scheduled for hearings.
Pay & Benefits
At-Will Employment, Workforce Cuts and Other Bills From Congress’ First Week
A look at measures federal employees should keep an eye on.
Management
Under New Affirmative Action Rule, Agencies Must Hire More Disabled Workers
Agencies also must provide personal assistance services to employees who need them.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Expected to Reduce Feds’ Pensions, Outsource More Work
A look at what federal employees should expect from the 115th Congress.
Management
Federal Employee Accountability Bill Is First Approved by House in New Congress
Chamber will take up other oversight measures this week.
Pay & Benefits
House Makes It Easier to Cut Federal Employees' Pay, Slash Workforce
Reinstated rule allows compensation cuts through appropriations process.
Management
Trump Says Transition Is No Longer Going Smoothly
Transition spokesman says Obama administration is still being helpful.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Administration Makes Long-Desired Change to Postal Service Pensions
USPS advocates have said the reform would prevent agency overpayments.
Oversight
Federal Watchdog Warns Trump Not to 'Chill' Feds From Doing Work
OSC encourages any federal employees who feel retaliated against to file a claim.
Oversight
Senator Asks Agencies If Trump Transition Is Meddling in Ethics Investigations
Top oversight Democrat requests more information from all cabinet-level agencies.
Management
With Sequestration Looming, GAO Suggests How Agencies Can Do More With Less
Auditors identify best practices for dealing with budget cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Agent Accepts New Localities, Rejects Giving Others Bigger Adjustments
Labor, OMB and OPM leaders make final recommendations for 2018.
Management
Secret Service Will Maintain ‘Main Duties’ for Protecting Trump, Team Says
Spokesman calls report of private security firm’s large role blown "wildly out of proportion."
Oversight