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Protecting Federal Employees: Why Civil Service Protections Matter More Than Ever civil service protections federal employment government integrity whistleblower rights workplace mindfulness Feb 16, 2025

A recent controversy surrounding a $400 million government contract highlights a growing concern: the need for strong civil service protections. While the details of the contract may still be unfoldin...

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🚨 Just Fired as a Federal Employee? I Went Live on TikTok – Watch Now for Your Next Steps! 🚨 Feb 14, 2025

🚨 I Just Went Live to Break This Down—Watch the Full Video Here! 🚨

If you’re a probationary federal employee who just got caught up in the mass terminations happening across multiple agencies, you’re...

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Just Fired as a Federal Employee? Here’s Exactly What You Need to Do Next Feb 14, 2025

If you’re a probationary federal employee who just got caught up in the mass terminations happening across agencies, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and uncertain about your next step...

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Is Elon Musk’s Federal Power Unconstitutional? constitutional law executive power federal employment federal workforce job security Feb 14, 2025

A new legal battle is unfolding, one that could change the way executive power operates in America. Fourteen states have filed a lawsuit arguing that Elon Musk’s authority within the so-called Departm...

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Federal Probation Terminations: What You Need to Know Feb 14, 2025

If you’re a probationary federal employee, you may be facing an uncertain and deeply unsettling moment. Reports indicate that numerous probationary employees were let go today, despite prior messaging...

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Return-to-Office Chaos: A Federal Employee’s Reality Check federal employee protections federal employment mindfulness at work telework rights Feb 13, 2025

 

If you were caught in the nightmare traffic jam at Washington Navy Yard this week—or just shaking your head at yet another government miscalculation—you’re not alone. The recent return-to-office ma...

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OPM’s Last-Minute Shutdown: What Federal Employees Need to Know federal employee rights federal employment mindfulness at work opm policy Feb 13, 2025

If you’ve been following the latest developments with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you know how unpredictable federal employment policies can be. Recently, thousands of federal employees ...

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Protect Your Federal Career During Probation job security mindful federal employment mindfulness at work probationary period workplace rights Feb 13, 2025

If you’re a probationary federal employee, you may have heard alarming news—some agencies, like the CFPB, have recently terminated all their probationary employees. But here’s the good news: OPM has i...

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Federal Employees: What the Deferred Resignation Court Decision Means for You federal employment government careers job security mindfulness in the workplace Feb 11, 2025

If you’re a federal employee following the latest policy changes, you’ve likely heard about the deferred resignations plan and the ongoing legal challenge. A federal judge has temporarily paused the F...

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Federal Workforce Cuts: How to Stay Informed and Protect Your Career #careerprotection #doge #federalemployment #mindfulness #stressmanagement Feb 11, 2025

In light of recent developments, such as the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its initiatives to streamline federal agencies, many federal employees are facing signi...

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Protecting Your Federal Career Under New Presidential Executive Order #federalemployment Feb 11, 2025

Recent executive orders have many federal employees feeling anxious about potential realignments, reductions in force (RIFs), and tougher suitability standards. These changes can bring uncertainty—eve...

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Federal Employees Face Uncertainty: What You Need to Know Feb 10, 2025

The Federal Workforce is Under Pressure—Here’s How to Stay Prepared

The federal workforce is facing one of its most uncertain periods in years. With potential agency cuts, return-to-office mandates, ...

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