FEDWeek

Several Federal Agencies Disavow Union Contracts, with More Likely to Follow

Federal agencies have begun to disavow union contracts under a March executive order from President Trump to revoke past and …More

Unions Denounce Contract Cancellations; Face Financial Impact

Federal unions representing employees affected by the cancellation of negotiated contracts by some agencies under a Trump administration order—with more …More

‘Only High Performers’ Should Receive Awards, Agencies Told

Agencies are to assure that “high performers—and only high performers—are rewarded appropriately” through monetary and other awards, OPM has said, …More

Guidance on Awards Covers a Range of Scenarios

New OPM guidance to agencies on awards (see related story) covers a range of scenarios, from individual to group awards, …More

OPM Quietly Ends Its Role in ‘Five Things’ Reporting

OPM has quietly ended its role in the program to have federal employees report on five things they accomplished at …More

Current Management Fellows Allowed to Finish Their Programs

The several hundred Presidential Management Fellows currently working in federal agencies can finish their programs even in light of the …More

COVID Vaccination Data to Be Deleted from Federal Personnel Records

Numbers, Impact of Federal Job Cuts Draw Increasing Scrutiny

Court Lifts Last Remaining Ban on Executive Order against Unions

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Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report

Overall Retire Confidence Ticks Up, but Some Concerns about Finances Remain

A measure of retirement confidence shows an increase from 74 to 78 percent over 2024 in an overall measure, although …More

Setting Up a Bond Ladder to Climb in Retirement
How Federal Employees Can Retire EARLY
New Access to Data Aids Probes into Fraud against Federal Retirement Program, Says Report
Retiring on Short Notice
Preparing to Pass Along Investment Assets
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Federal Manager's Daily Report

Current Management Fellows Allowed to Finish Their Programs

The several hundred Presidential Management Fellows currently working in federal agencies can finish their programs even in light of the …More

New PMG Calls Delivering for America Plan the ‘Right Path’ for USPS
Panel Backs Bills on Interagency Cooperation in Emergencies, Other Issues
Order Increases Political Scrutiny of Agency Grant-Making
New Per Diem Rate Announcement Likely Soon
OPM Opens Registration for Revised SES Development and Training Program
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TSP Investment Report

TSP Report Reveals Surprising Retirement Habits of Feds — Are You Missing the Mark?

Every June 30th, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board publishes its Annual Report for the previous calendar year. What can …More

Your TSP is Better Than an IRA, but You Should Have Both
There’s Still Time to Improve Your Finances for This Year
Remaining in the TSP at Separation One of Four Options

Armed Forces News

Air Force, Army Update Personal Appearance Guidelines

The Air Force has made changes in its guidelines for personal appearances, to include new standards airmen must adhere to …More

Upgrades to Anderson Housing Coming; Navy Sec “Appalled”
Space Force Announces NCO Promotions
VA Expands Burial Benefits
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