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Workforce

Trump signs order changing the rules for probationary employees

Trump’s order calls for the creation of “Civil Service Rule XI,” requiring agencies to review and approve probationary employees before they become tenured.

Congress

Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees

Ask the CIO

OMB says reforming acquisition may not be a smooth process

Cybersecurity

CISA extends deferred resignation offer to reinstated probationary staff

Unions

Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff

Reporter's Notebook

Rumors of NITAAC’s demise are overstated

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Federal Newscast

DOGE faces another lawsuit over violating federal open records laws

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Benefits

What to expect for federal health care coverage next year

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TSP

Maybe it is a good time to stick your head in the sand

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Congress

Virginia Senator Mark Warner assesses the situation

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Workforce

Survey: Are you taking your agency’s ‘deferred resignation’ offer?

Federal News Network wants to hear employees’ perspectives on the relaunched deferred resignation program. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey.

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Commentary

Building the future of government efficiency with proven practices

Stosh Misiaszek explains how agencies can improve their prioritization of value delivery to the mission.

Join Federal News Network in celebrating 25 years!

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Hiring/Retention

We want to hear from managers, fired probationary employees

Please fill out our questionnaire, email us a voice memo, or leave a message on our hotline at (844) 305-1500 telling us about how these firings affected you.

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Commentary

The apolitical data-driven roadmap DOGE needs to save our nation trillions

With the government’s renewed focus on optimizing procurement, using the power of AI deserves to be at the top of the agenda.

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Workforce

Laid-off OPM employees given 2 days to apply for identical jobs in a different office

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Defense

Navy Secretary John Phelan ends climate action plan as DoD cuts programs

Management

‘Trusted Workforce 2.0’ ushers in new era of personnel vetting, but big challenges remain

Insight by Ivanti

Steps agencies can take to stay ahead of ever-sophisticated cyber threats

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President of Kiribati Taneti Maamau, left, listen to Millennium Challenge Corporation Challenge CEO Alice Albright, speak in the Treaty Room at the State Department, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Agency Oversight

Millennium Challenge Corporation ‘shutting down’ in latest cut to foreign aid

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Artificial Intelligence

IARPA looks to next round of AI cybersecurity research

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Workforce

IRS layoff notices to employees delayed by ‘glitches’

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2015 file photo, Capt. Jennifer Peace holds a flag as she stands for a photo near her home in Spanaway, Wash. Peace has been been deployed around the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan. When an officer suggested she leave the military rather than deal with the fallout of being a transgender soldier, Peace was taken aback. "I couldn't believe he said that. I've been in the military for 11 years. It's everything to me. It's what I do. It's as much a part of me as anything else." (Drew Perine/The News Tribune via AP, File )

Defense

Senate Dems press Hegseth on transgender troops ban

Your Federal Life

Your Federal Life — Jan. 11, 2023

Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin and Workforce Reporter Drew Friedman speak with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.

Your Federal Life

Your Federal Life — Jan. 18, 2023

Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin and Workforce Reporter Drew Friedman speak with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.

Your Federal Life

Your Federal Life — Jan. 25, 2023

Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin and Workforce Reporter Drew Friedman speak with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.

Your Federal Life

Your Federal Life — Feb. 8, 2023

Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin and Workforce Reporter Drew Friedman speak with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.

Your Federal Life

Your Federal Life — Feb. 15, 2023

Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin and Workforce Reporter Drew Friedman speak with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.

Your Federal Life

Your Federal Life — Mar. 1, 2023

Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin and Workforce Reporter Drew Friedman speak with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.

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