The Toll of Turbulence: Addressing the Decline in Federal Employee Engagement
Federal employee engagement is falling after years of reorganization, freezes and downsizing. What the decline signals, and what it means for your pla
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The Hidden Cost of IRS Staffing Cuts: How Increased Overtime Impacts Federal Careers and Pensions
IRS staffing cuts are being absorbed through overtime. How that changes your high-3, your pension and the career math for those still in post.
Preparing Your Federal Career for OPM’s Proposed RIF Regulations
OPM has proposed sweeping changes to reduction-in-force rules. The practical steps to take now to protect your federal career and your benefits.
Navigating the Shift: What Changing OPM Layoff Rules Mean for Your Federal Career and Benefits
OPM's proposed rule rewrites how federal layoffs are decided. What changes for retention standing, appeal rights and the benefits you would keep.
Balancing the Scales: How Federal Workforce Reductions Impact Employee Well-Being and Retirement Readiness
A TIGTA evaluation links federal workforce reductions to falling well-being and retirement readiness. What the findings mean if you are still deciding
The AI Era in the Federal Workforce: Embracing Education to Future-Proof Your Career
AI is changing federal roles faster than agencies can retrain. Why education and a clear retirement plan are the two hedges available to you now.
The Escalating Challenge of Federal Tax Delinquency: Safeguarding Your Career and Clearances
A May 2026 TIGTA audit found rising tax delinquency among federal employees. How unpaid tax affects security clearances, suitability and your career.
Navigating the Shift: Strategic Steps for Federal Employees Facing OPM’s Proposed RIF Rules
OPM's proposed RIF rules replace predictable seniority-based protections. The strategic steps federal employees should take before the rules take effe
Navigating the 3 Percent COLA Count: What the Latest Inflation Jump Means for Your Federal Retirement
The COLA count has reached 3 percent after the latest inflation reading. What the figure means for your federal annuity and your purchasing power.
The Rising Tide of Federal Tax Delinquency: Protecting Your Career and Clearance
Tax delinquency is climbing among federal employees and retirees, according to TIGTA. What it puts at risk, from your clearance to your retirement.
The Fight to Preserve the Combined Federal Campaign: A Warning Sign for Federal Programs
The Combined Federal Campaign has run for six decades and is now under threat. Why the fight over it is a warning sign for other federal programs.
Protecting Your Financial Foundation: The Legislative Push to Secure Federal Employees’ Credit During Shutdowns
A legislative push would protect federal employees' credit during a shutdown. What the bill would cover and how to prepare for a lapse in appropriatio