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Here’s what feds cared about most in 2018
The headlines were endless this year, but a few in particular really resonated with the federal workforce.
By Amber Corrin
Latest "jeff pon" stories
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Will direct hire help federal tech workforce shortages?
The Office of Personnel Management is assessing ways to assist agencies in hiring for positions in science, technology, engineering, math and cybersecurity.
By Jessie Bur
The government has failed to standardize ‘official time’ for decades
A lack of consistent standards and methods make it difficult to track employee time spent on union activities — and the taxpayer dollars funding them.
By Jessie Bur
OPM chief battles criticism of ‘draconian’ benefits proposals
Office of Personnel Management Director Jeff Pon was put under fire at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing as he justified proposals that target federal employee retirement.
By Jessie Bur
Congressman slams OPM for targeting fed benefits
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, whose district is home to thousands of federal employees, wrote to the Office of Personnel Management Director to oppose legislative proposals that would cut into federal retirement benefits.
By Jessie Bur
OPM is out to cut retirement benefits
Office of Personnel Management Director Jeff Pon proposed that Congress enact four changes to reduce retirement benefits or require employees to pay for a larger portion of those benefits in a May 4, 2018, letter to the House.
By Jessie Bur