As United States politics have become increasingly polarized, federal employees are getting caught in the crossfire. You might expect political backlash against political appointees. It’s hardly shocking that others see political ties between these employees and the officials who appointed them. But career employees are supposed to be safe from such political ties. Sadly, they’re not.
How political attacks are harming career employees
4 takeaways from the recently reinstated executive orders
Three executive orders that had been held up in court have recently been put back into effect, and federal employees can expect changes to follow.
Who qualifies for OPM disability retirement?
If you suffer an injury or illness that leaves you unable to do your job, you may worry about your future. Fortunately, as a federal employee, you may be eligible for disability retirement benefits. But to access those benefits, you need to apply with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
How hard is it to shatter the glass ceiling?
The better candidate gets the job. That's the way it's supposed to work, but if history has shown us anything, it's that things don't always go the way they're supposed to.
