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STEADY: The 90-Second Breathing Practice for Opening Your Inbox

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Federal employees are carrying a heavier emotional load this year, and Southworth PC is launching STEADY, a new weekly mindfulness practice built for exactly that.

A New Monday Se...

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Box Breathing: A Simple Practice Every Federal Employee Should Know

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If you’re a federal employee, you don’t need me to tell you that the stress is real. For more than 10,000 hours of my career, I’ve sat across from federal employees who are dedicat...

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Federal Judge Blocks Mass Terminations of Probationary Federal Employees

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In a major legal development, a federal judge has stepped in to halt the mass termination of probationary federal employees. But this isn’t just a temporary delay—this ruling order...

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How Workforce Cuts Could Undermine the GSA’s Mission

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Federal employees face an uncertain future as former General Services Administration (GSA) leaders warn that sweeping workforce cuts under the Trump-Vance administration could perm...

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TSA Union Protections Revoked: What It Means for Federal Employees

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A major decision has just shaken the federal workforce: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked union protections for TSA screeners. This means no more collective bar...

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How to Protect Yourself in a Federal RIF

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If you're a federal employee concerned about a Reduction in Force (RIF), preparation is key. The first step? Check your most recent SF 50—this document plays a significant role in ...

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Federal Employees: Know Your Rights in the Reasonable Accommodation Process

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Navigating workplace accommodations as a federal employee can be frustrating, especially when agencies delay or dismiss requests. Under 29 CFR § 1630.2(o)(3) and EEOC guidance, fed...

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A Federal Job Protection Win: What It Means for You

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A recent court ruling just sent a powerful message about the limits of presidential power—and for federal employees, this is a big deal. A judge ruled that President Trump could no...

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