OPM Makes a Dent: Federal Retirement Backlog Drops for the First Time in Months
After months of relentless growth, the federal retirement application backlog finally showed signs of relief in March. OPM’s...
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Upcoming FEHB Changes
Federal Employees and retirees who have health coverage through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) or Postal Service Health...
Trump’s FY2027 Budget: What Federal Employees Need to Know
President Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, released April 3, puts civilian federal employees in a familiar and uncomfortable...
OPM Admits Federal Workforce Performance Management Needs Work
As a member of the federal workforce, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management touches nearly every aspect of your career, from how...
TSA Officers Caught in Longest Partial Government Shutdown
As spring break crowds surge through U.S. airports, roughly 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have spent weeks...
Tips For Federal Employees Considering Private Life Insurance
As FEGLI premiums rise, especially approaching retirement, many federal employees begin to explore alternatives. Whether it’s a private...
FEGLI Mistakes That Can Cost Federal Employees
Federal employees often assume their life insurance is “handled” through FEGLI, but that assumption can lead to costly mistakes over...
Proposal to Ban Federal Employees from Prediction Markets Raises Ethics Questions
A new proposal to ban federal employees from participating in prediction markets is drawing attention across Washington and raising broader...
Federal Employee Sentiment Is Slipping
Recent survey data points to a sharp decline in federal employee morale, engagement, and confidence in leadership. But understanding the...
OPM Launches HR Shared Service Center for Federal Agencies
The Office of Personnel Management has launched a new HR Shared Service Center, giving federal agencies the option to consolidate their...
