Federal Workforce: Extended Holiday Break and 2026 Pay Raise
As the year draws to a close, the federal workforce is set to enjoy a seasonal break and a modest pay boost heading into 2026, both...
PAWA Advances: What the Federal Workforce Needs to Know
Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) is bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Jared Golden (D‑ME) and Brian Fitzpatrick...
OPM Says Performance Management Isn’t Working for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management recently took an unusually candid look at a long-standing issue in the federal workforce: our...
PAWA Advances: What the Federal Workforce Needs to Know
Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) is bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Jared Golden (D‑ME) and Brian Fitzpatrick...
Bill Advances to Extend Probationary Periods for Federal Employees
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee recently advanced legislation that would extend federal probationary periods for most...
Strategic Hiring to Reshape the Federal Workforce
In his OPM blog post “Everyone Has a Plan – Until You Step Into the Ring,” Scott Kupor emphasizes that federal workforce planning...
House Passes Deal to End Government Shutdown
After a record-setting 43 days, the House has passed legislation officially ending the government shutdown. Passing by a 222-209 vote, the...
Senate Advances Deal to End Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown stretches on, the Senate is moving forward with a bipartisan deal that could reopen agencies, guarantee...
Pillars of a Successful Retirement Plan
For federal workers, a strategic retirement plan has one primary objective: ensuring financial security in your golden years. To achieve...
Government Shutdown Deepens as Uncertainty Grows
The government shutdown continues with no clear path to reopening, and the impacts on the federal workforce are becoming more severe by the...





