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...
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...
Federal Employee Unions Revive Lawsuit to Halt Schedule Policy/Career Plan
A coalition of federal employee unions and advocacy groups has filed an amended complaint in federal court this week, seeking to block the...
Some Employees Brace for Partial Paychecks as DHS Shutdown Drags On
For the roughly 272,000 people who work at the Department of Homeland Security, this week brought an unwelcome reality check: most of them...
Partial Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Day: Essential Workers Unpaid
The partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began on February 14, 2026, after funding for the...
Presidents’ Day: History, Traditions, and Fun Facts
Presidents’ Day is a familiar February holiday, but its origins and meaning are often misunderstood. Officially observed on the third...
Federal Employees and Union Time: OPM Reports Reveal Sharp Increase in Taxpayer Costs
The Office of Personnel Management has resumed detailed reporting on “official time,” offering a clearer look at how much...
Federal Employees Could See Major Changes to Appeals Process for Adverse Actions
The long-standing system that federal employees use to appeal adverse personnel actions may soon undergo a significant overhaul. Under...
