Plant Beauty in Your Office

Plants add beauty in our cubicles, lobbies, and waiting rooms while offering health benefits and generating conversation.

My (Unexpected) Journey into the Federal Government

This week, in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, we asked some of our community to reflect on their public service stories.

OPM Says Agencies Have yet to Request Voluntary Separation, Retirement

OPM has yet to receive any agency requests since the administration detailed its plan for reforming the federal government in April. But the agency is taking steps to streamline and speed the approval process for VERA/VSIP authority.

Is a VSIP Right for You?

There are many things to consider before taking a buyout. It can be a great opportunity to move into a new field or to spend a couple extra years in retirement. But you must be sure you are prepared – both mentally and financially – before you accept the offer.

Meet the Best of the Best in the Federal Government

Meet the 2017 Service to America Medals finalists.

Bad Time to Enter Gov? Some Optimism from a Soon-to-be Govie

When looking at public opinion, alone, it never really seems like a great time to be a govie. Stereotypes of waste, fraud, and abuse abound. Despite this less-than-ideal environment, I am truly optimistic about joining the federal workforce as part of the class of 2017 Presidential Management Fellows (PMFs). In interacting with some of my… Read more »