Agencies will be able to share certifications for positions that are similar in grade level, duty location and performance level. Volunteerism by eligible family members, like the spouses and children of Foreign Service officers, has grown to compelling heights. Duke is named after an employee who died on 9/11 while working at the World Trade Center towers in New York City. More than a quarter of government employees say they haven’t taken a vacation in the past year. According to an exit survey data obtained by Federal Times, nearly 24% of new hires are already looking to leave the agency. Lawmakers voiced their support for a draft rule by OPM to strengthen civil service protections. According to the 2023 results, 17% telework one or two days per week. Job postings from federal employers on Handshake increased by 22% over the past year. Those hired under a remote work agreement are not affected by the decision. The only thing guaranteed at this point is that a shutdown, even a short one, would affect wide swaths of the workforce. Load More