DHS employees, including those at FEMA, CISA, and others are being given directed reassignments to the border mission and agencies (ICE, CBP). Refusals or non-responses will result in removals. Employees who do accept these reassignments have 60 days to relocate. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

Some out of office messages echoed what many agencies have put on their websites about the shutdown. These out of office messages were not written or approved by individual employees despite the messages going out under their names. federalnewsnetwork.com/government-s...

So far, only the Patent and Trademark Office has issued RIF notice (to about 140). More may we'll be coming later this week / early next. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

OPM has decreed that RIFs can occur during a shutdown. The clock is ticking... federalnewsnetwork.com/government-s...

All eyes on DC today and tomorrow as the Administration and Congress play with our citizens, our government, and federal employees. Fingers crossed for minimal damage at all levels. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

If there is a government shutdown next week, large numbers of employees may be subject to a Reduction in Force (RIF). federalnewsnetwork.com/government-s...

If you’re facing a RIF, programs like CTAP, ICTAP, and RPL could make all the difference in your next career move. Knowing how these programs work and who qualifies can help you secure priority consideration and navigate them with confidence! www.linkedin.com/pulse/deeper...

Three agencies--Agriculture, Defense, and Treasury--have seen their workforce reduced by 100,000+ so far this year. These 3 agencies have had the largest reductions which total ~200K so far with an additional 100K expected between now and calendar year end. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

The Department of Defense has authorized 600 military and civilian attorneys to serve as Immigration Judges, approximately doubling the number of Immigration Judges.

This year brought sweeping federal hiring reforms, especially for the Senior Executive Service. While ECQs remain central, the new framework significantly changes or replaces past qualifications and subcompetencies.

A resume is a professional document that is the summation of your professional experience. But you can't just list duties off and expect that to be enough. www.youtube.com/shorts/CPSH5...

The Department of Health and Human Services has joined the VA and others in terminating recognition of employee unions.

If you're thinking about transitioning from federal to private sector employment, your professional experiences likely won't transfer exactly the way you think they would. That is especially true for your resume. www.youtube.com/shorts/gjEqI...

The saga regarding terminated probationary employees, including many subsequently rehired at the IRS continues as the Administration takes the case to court again. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

According to GovExec, the Department of the Navy will cut ~35% of its civilian Public Affairs Officers. The Department of Defense is down ~60,000 civilian (out of 700K) employees since January. www.govexec.com/defense/2025...

It looks like RIFs for 10,000 HHS employees, which have been stayed for months, are becoming closer to reality. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

Federal News Network is reporting that during an OPM-sponsored meeting on federal hiring yesterday, attendees were told that including the 4 essay questions on vacancy announcements is mandatory; applicants' responses are considered optional. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

Agencies are not the only ones having to make changes and shifts based on the current administration in the federal government. Unions and the benefits they provide are also on the chopping block. www.youtube.com/shorts/7-Lkp...

They say knowledge is power, and that is absolutely true given the confusion and ever-changing state of the federal government. If you are worried about a RIF, there are some critical things you need to know about RIFs, even if you feel safe. www.youtube.com/shorts/WN6U9...

As many of you may already know, the Department of Veterans Affairs, has terminated union contracts with most of its employees. These contracts include the AFGE one which covered most VA employees--along with NFEE and others.

The New Republic is sharing that a number of FEMA employees received directed reassignments from FEMA to ICE. The employees (I believe) were probationers on administrative leave. They have 7 calendar days to accept or be terminated. newrepublic.com/post/198853/...

Microsoft has published its list of professional most affected (and not) by AI. www.geekwire.com/2025/microso... Other studies have shown the impact of AI on recent college jobs. Having some level of fluency in developing prompts and using AI are going to be critical going forward for all of us.

In a not particularly surprising decision (albeit disappointing) a federal Appeals Court is allowing 21 agencies to cancel collective bargaining agreements. federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2025/...

Want to know what the reduction of 80,000 employees looks like? While the VA has abandoned plans to lose 80K employees, the plan is still illustrative. federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-aff...

Have an opinion on USDA's announced reorganization, closure of offices across the country (and focusing folks in hubs), and the assignment of HQ staff to the hubs? The USDA is seeking public comment on its plans. Feel free to share your opinions...and share this information across your networks.

This morning's Wall Street Journal is reporting that the number of people looking for work for at least 27 weeks is 1.8M-- a number which hasn't been this high since 2017. I do not share this to scare or discourage anyone but rather to help set expectations.

Of course these "voluntary downgrades" do not come with saved pay...but they do come with saved jobs. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

According to several media outlets, ~154,000 employees have accepted the DRP. The way I understand the reporting, this does NOT include people who have been RIF'd or removed during their probation.

As more federal employees are affected by a RIF, the truth of the matter is that those people most likely still need to find employment somewhere. While the private sector may seem like the most obvious choice, a career change like that is seldom easy or simple. www.youtube.com/shorts/nOCDS...

Ready or not, it’s time to update your resume, and we’ve got you covered. Agencies are transitioning to the new 2-page federal resume format starting this summer, with full implementation by October 1st. solutionsfortheworkplace.com/how-to-conve...

Detail on offices cut at the Department of State. Thank you, Federal News Network: federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

Transitioning from the federal government to the private sector is not a 1 to 1 process. If you try to use the same resume, you are probably going to run into some problems. www.youtube.com/shorts/ueTQj...

Widespread RIFs were requested and approved earlier this year across multiple agencies. Some have been implemented, some deferred or cancelled, and some still anticipated. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

Big changes are underway for Senior Executive Service applications. OPM has rolled out a new 2-page resume requirement and a restructured Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) framework that will fully go into effect by October 1, 2025. www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-y...

Between RIFs and "voluntary" separations, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will lose 1/3 of it's staff (1000 employees) by year end.

Let's get one thing clear about the federal government. A reduction in force is just that. If you're thinking of waiting out the storm, you need to come to terms that things may never be the same for you or your agency. www.youtube.com/shorts/XuijK...

Thank you, GovExec. Please note these numbers do not include those who took the DRP and/or early retirement. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

The Environmental Protection Agency has said it will reduce its staff by another 3,700 employees and eliminate its standalone science research organization.

New guidance just released by OPM related to Reasonable Accommodations for religious reasons. Agencies, according to the memo, are "encouraged to adopt a generous approach to approving religious accommodations" and adhere to the Supreme Court's Groff decision.

Looks like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is next up for RIFs. Employees who received RIF notices on April 1 (~10,000 employees) had their RIFs effective yesterday, July 14. More to come, for sure. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

Want to know more about the Administration's political appointees? The recently updated Plum Book is a good place to start: www.opm.gov/about-us/ope... The current Plum Book has 9,100 listings.

According to the AP, the Department of State is issuing termination notices to 1,300+career federal employees and foreign service officers today. We should expect other agencies to follow suit over the next couple of weeks.

The next several weeks will be very telling in terms of federal RIFs. I've seen (and I'm sure you have too) many articles about the Supreme Court decision...lower court judges and unions have a different view. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

Looks like RIFs will be avoided at the VA--at least in FY25. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

Big staff cuts at DHS Intelligence & Analysis (I&A) anticipated--nearly 75%. RIFS are likely in the offing. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

Here is one view from someone who decided to retire after realizing that their values no longer aligned with their agency's direction. www.navytimes.com/opinion/2025...

It’s crucial to translate your federal experience into language that civilian employers can understand when transitioning into the private sector. Here are 7 tips for positioning your expertise to make your transition smoother and land your next opportunity! www.instagram.com/p/DLh02k0Nqu...

So your agency has either begun or completed a RIF. It can be really difficult trying to figure out what your next steps should be. However, being able to assess your worth professionally and identify your strengths will prove valuable as a job seeker. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuUS...

OPM has finalized its new rule regarding probationary employees. In a June 24 notice in the Federal Register, there is no longer a requirement that terminated probationers be notified of deficiencies in advance; they must be notified of the termination effective date.

The Senate Parliamentarian has delivered good new for federal employees on multiple fronts. That being said, the Parliamentarian's rulings are not law but advisory so the rulings are not permanent yet. Let's keep our fingers crossed! federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/202...