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Government Executive is the leading source for news, information and analysis about the operations of the executive branch of the federal government.
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USDA says reorg disfavors layoffs, predicts most employees will accept relocations
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H1 USDA says reorg disfavors layoffs, predicts most employees will accept relocations
H2 Senate panel advances bills to protect whistleblowers, fix CBP workers’ retirement benefits
H2 Government layoffs are making us less safe in cyberspace, experts fear
H2 OSC recognizes federal mine safety employees who blew the whistle about skipped inspections
H2 How to avoid Medicare Part B late enrollment penalties
H2 HPod Episode 4: Smarter tools for a stronger workforce
H2 New lawsuit scrutinizes Hegseth’s implementation of Trump’s anti-union EO
H2 DOGE and other day 1 Trump appointees head for the exits at multiple agencies
H2 2 independent watchdogs quietly replaced by Trump
H2 From Paper to Pixels: Driving efficiency through digital forms modernization
H2 NSF slashes most career executive roles after shedding one-third of staff
H2 GSA announces centralized travel service ‘GO.Gov’
H2 Trump’s order to remove ‘woke’ AI from government may have ‘downstream impacts,’ experts worry
H2 ‘Bounce-back emails and no-replies’: IRS and Social Security workforce reductions are hurting constituent service, House Democrats argue
H2 California lawmakers urge Trump admin to halt cuts to national labs
H2 Trump administration reminds federal employees they can proselytize in the office
H2 Secretary Rollins’ reorganization of USDA will weaken the delivery of programs to farmers, ranchers and rural communities
H2 Bipartisan Senate bill would boost pay, alleviate grueling schedule for federal firefighters
H2 Trump wants to reverse the staffing cuts he's overseen for IRS customer service. House Republicans disagree.
H2 Census is planning on hiring fewer temporary workers for the 2030 count, watchdog reports
H2 The Forest Service claims it’s fully staffed for a worsening fire season. Data shows thousands of unfilled jobs
H2 Managers are the linchpins to improved performance
H2 Court filing reveals which offices at 17 agencies the Trump administration had slated for layoffs
H2 Why federal retirements are spiking this year
H2 Trump’s controversial OSC nominee pulled from confirmation hearing
H2 Whistleblower bill for contractors gains bipartisan support with Grassley’s backing
H3 More than 1,300 CBP officers spent more than a decade contributing toward their retirement annuities for which they were not eligible, due to a mistake the agency made in 2008.
H3 There’s been a mass exodus of government cyber expertise during the Trump administration.
H3 The award comes as watchdog organizations have warned that Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, the agency that protects government whistleblowers, could weaken oversight.
H3 Planning to retire soon? Here’s what to know about timing your Medicare enrollment to steer clear of costly penalties.
H3 In this HPod episode, HP Federal leaders discuss how modern tools can help federal agencies overcome return-to-office challenges like outdated tech and policies.
H3 While previous lawsuits argued simply that President Trump’s citation of the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act’s so-called “national security exemption” en masse violated federal regulatory law, a new ...
H3 The Interior Department and General Services Administration are seeing significant turnover in the leadership ranks.
H3 The former acting Education inspector general had accused administration officials of stonewalling an investigation, and the ex-acting Commerce IG was removed from that position for a second time.
H3 Citizens want secure, easy form access on any device with instant responses, while government staff seek efficient, guided data collection and reduced admin work. To meet these complex needs, agenc...
H3 The National Science Foundation is initiating a reduction in force for senior executives, but offering them opportunities to stay at the agency.
H3 Go.Gov will replace individual agency travel management systems and act as a shared service across the government.
H3 Some experts and advocates warned that last week's executive order will have a chilling effect on free speech.
H3 IRS has shrunk by 25%, mostly through voluntary separation incentives, while the Social Security Administration plans to shed 7,000 employees this fiscal year.
H3 Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, along with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, said budget cuts to national laboratories have already led to layoffs, with some other labs warning that “they may need to start lay...
H3 Supervisors can solicit employees to attend their church, OPM says in new guidance.
H3 COMMENTARY | USDA's proposed reorganization will make the department's work more challenging, with a "accomplish less with less" approach, says former official.
H3 New legislation would shorten federal firefighters’ work week from 72 hours to 60 and would ensure their overtime work is properly compensated via the Federal Employees Retirement System.
H3 The Trump administration is warning of dire consequences if it cannot reverse the tax agency's recent staffing exodus.
H3 An official from the nonprofit Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights said the smaller workforce, among other proposed changes, could contribute to undercounts of certain groups.
H3 DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations have severely hampered the agency as the nation enters the peak of fire season, with more than 1 million acres burning across 10 Western states.
H3 COMMENTARY | To reach its performance management goals, OPM may need to look at the inherent challenges facing agency managers and how to improve their engagement.
H3 Some plans have changed, but the document shows new details on RIF plans.
H3 A sharp rise in retirement claims may be tied to fear instead of planning. If you're eyeing the exit, make sure you're not rushing into something you'll regret.
H3 The hearing for the White House’s pick to replace Federal Labor Relations Authority Chairwoman Susan Tsui Grundmann, who is still challenging her ouster, was similarly postponed.
H3 Supporters say the legislation would close “loopholes” in existing whistleblower protections for federal contractors.
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