The Federal Employee Survival Blog

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.

 
Introducing Lydia Taylor: New Voice, Same Mission black federal employees dei in government federal employment hr policy mindfulness at work May 30, 2025

At Southworth PC, we’ve always believed in showing up—early, often, and with purpose—for the federal employees who need us. Today, we’re proud to formally introduce someone who’s helped shape that mis...

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OPM’s New Hiring Memo: Loyalty Tests, Legal Risks & Schedule F 2.0 civil service reform dei in government federal employment political appointees schedule f May 30, 2025

The Hidden Agenda Behind OPM's New Hiring Memo

Federal employees are no strangers to shifting political winds—but a recent 19-page memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) may signal someth...

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When Inclusion Becomes a Risk: Mindfulness for the New Federal Landscape dei in government employee rights federal employment mindfulness workplace stress Apr 18, 2025

If you're feeling shaken by the latest federal mandate to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, you're not alone. Recent orders require agencies to erase DEI initiatives—and some ...

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