Director of Government & Public Affairs, Jason Briefel, was featured in a recent podcast episode discussing the Trump administration’s proposal to convert employees in “policy-related” jobs into excepted service positions, thereby making them at-will employees. The podcast, hosted by Jessica Klement on Eye of Washington, explores the implications of this policy, which has gained renewed attention with former President Trump securing the Republican nomination for president.

Director of Government & Public Affairs, Jason Briefel, was quoted in a recent article discussing the growing calls for reform within the Senior Executive Service (SES) amid ongoing political leadership vacancies. The article highlights the increasing pressure on government agencies to address the issues affecting SES positions and the need for comprehensive changes to improve the system.

Director of Government & Public Affairs, Jason Briefel was quoted in an article about a lawsuit urging OPM to end the seven-year delay in regulations to prevent federal employees from being placed on indefinite paid administrative leave.

Director of Government & Public Affairs, Jason Briefel, was featured in this month’s episode of Eye on Washington, discussing key issues such as pay compression in the federal government, Congress' role in managing federal employment, and the potential impact of the proposed Schedule F policy from the Trump administration. The podcast, hosted by Jessica Klement, delves into these critical topics and explores what changes could mean for federal employees and policy management.

Director of Government & Public Affairs, Jason Briefel was quoted in an article from govloop.com regarding the need for the government to save itself from its own inefficiencies and bureaucracy.

The special counsel entered a plea of guilt, while the bank regulator initiated termination procedures this week.

Director of Government & Public Affairs, Jason Briefel was quoted in an article from Federal News Netowk about discussing pay compression issues for General Schedule (GS) employees in the year 2024

Deputy Director of Government & Public Affairs, Natalia Castro offering insight into the political dynamics surrounding legislation on accountability for federal employees in this article from Federal News Network

Federal News Network quotes Jason Briefel in an article about reforming federal hiring

Director of Government & Public Affairs, Jason Briefel offers insight on the pay caps in this podcast from FEDupward.

Federal News Network quotes Jason Briefel on the growing role of the CHCO Council and persistent recruitment and retention challenges.

Debra Roth and Jason Briefel were quoted in Federal News Network to comment on OPM’s failure to implement the Administrative Leave Act

Attorney Christopher Keeven was quoted expressing his viewpoint in a recent story from Federal News Network on the best way for agency leaders to get ready for more rigorous House oversight

Attorney Christopher Keeven recently was quoted sharing his thoughts in Federal News Network on how career federal employees might protect themselves as congressional investigations heat up.

Attorney Christopher Keeven was quoted expressing his viewpoint in a recent story from Government Executive on how career federal employees may prevent being caught off guard in congressional investigations.

Attorney Conor Dirks appeared on the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss the Fifth Circuit's recent decision concerning the Securities and Exchange Commission's ability to adjudicate securities fraud.

Drew Friedman of the Federal News Network asks Director of Government & Public Affairs Jason Briefel how federal management can take government pulse surveys as an opportunity for growth.

Jason Briefel, Director of Government & Public Affairs, joins the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the Merit Systems Protection Board recent a quorum of two members after five years.

Director of Government & Public Affairs Jason Briefel recently spoke with Lisa Rein of The Washington Post following a federal injunction of the vaccine mandate and updated Safer Federal Workforce Task Force's guidance.

Attorney Conor D. Dirks appeared on the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss two cases that knock down the Department of Veterans Affairs' interpretation of a 2017 accountability rule.

Director of Government & Public Affairs Jason Briefel offers insight on the future of locality pay for remote workers in this article from FCW (Federal Computer Week).

Debra Roth was appointed by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to write an amicus brief in the case of Santos v. NASA, which resulted in a landmark decision. She comments to Government Executive on the ramifications of the ruling for the federal workforce.

Director of Government & Public Affairs Jason Briefel spoke with Joe Davidson of The Washington Post regarding engagement from the federal workforce

Jason Briefel is quoted on burrowing in this Politico article.

Jason Briefel is quoted in this Government Executive piece on the logistical ramifications of the Schedule F executive order.

Jason Briefel comments on the ramifications of Schedule F in The Wall Street Journal.

Jason Briefel is quoted in Talking Points Memo on the Schedule F executive order.

Jason Briefel offers perspective to Politico on staffing issues facing the civil service.