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.

 
OPM’s Schedule Policy/Career Explained federal employee protections federal employment mindfulness at work mspb rights schedule policy career Feb 06, 2026

Yesterday, the Office of Personnel Management finalized a rule creating a new category called Schedule Policy/Career. While the name may sound technical—or even benign—the substance should command eve...

Continue Reading...
 
Schedule Policy/Career: How Civil Service Protections Could Change civil service protections federal employment mindfulness at work mspb appeals schedule policy career Feb 05, 2026

Federal employees are waking up to a significant shift in the civil service landscape. Reporting indicates that OPM is expected to finalize a rule creating a new classification—often referred to as “S...

Continue Reading...
 
Shutdowns, RIFs, and Reclassification: A 2026 Reality Check for Federal Employees federal employment mindfulness at work probationary employees reduction in force schedule policy career Jan 02, 2026

Walking back into a federal building at the start of 2026, many employees feel a familiar tightness in the chest. That reaction is not overblown. It reflects an accurate reading of the landscape—espec...

Continue Reading...
THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BRIEFING

Your Trusted Guide in Uncertain Times

Stay informed, stay protected. The Federal Employee Briefing delivers expert insights on workforce policies, legal battles, RTO mandates, and union updates—so you’re never caught off guard. With job security, telework, and agency shifts constantly evolving, we provide clear, concise analysis on what’s happening, why it matters, and what you can do next.

📩 Get the latest updates straight to your inbox—because your career depends on it.

You're safe with me. I'll never spam you or sell your contact info.