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Cut through the jargon and get the clarity you need to stay a step ahead of agency politics. Each article unpacks new policy shifts, court rulings, and workplace trends, then turns them into actionable tactics—so you can head off discipline, invoke EEO or whistleblower protections with confidence, and keep your documentation airtight. We also archive our most popular social-media explainer threads here, giving you the same insights followed by more than 150,000 people online even if you never scroll on those sites. Read, prepare, and keep your federal career firmly in your control.
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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If you’re a probationary federal employee who just got caught up in the mass terminations happening across multiple agencies, you’re...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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