Could a new Trump administration push for another federal hiring freeze?
Director of Government & Public Affairs Jason Briefel provides his perspective on potential impacts of a federal hiring freeze in this Government Executive article.
The Trump plan to make some federal workers “at will” employees
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.
Amid political leadership vacancies, calls for SES reform continue to rise
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.
Lawsuit urges OPM to end 7-year delay to keep feds off indefinite paid administrative leave
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.
Pay compression in the federal government & the implications of the proposed Schedule F policy
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.
Cultivating a Good Government Culture
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.
FDIC Lawyer Stayed on Paid Leave for Weeks After Child Porn Arrest
The special counsel entered a plea of guilt, while the bank regulator initiated termination procedures this week.
For General Schedule employees, pay compression got a little worse in 2024
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
After a summer break, Congress has a lot on its plate this fall
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
Reforming federal hiring: Does the Chance to Compete Act promise more than the government can deliver?
Federal News Network quotes Jason Briefel in an article about reforming federal hiring
Pay Compression: How It Hurts You & The Public
Director of Government & Public Affairs, Jason Briefel offers insight on the pay caps in this podcast from FEDupward.
The CHCO Council’s role is growing, but major recruitment and retention challenges remain
Federal News Network quotes Jason Briefel on the growing role of the CHCO Council and persistent recruitment and retention challenges.
Pay Caps: Fed Exec Lobby Group Says Reform Is Past Due
Director of Government & Public Affairs Jason Briefel offers insight on the Pay Caps in this article from Government Executive.
‘OPM sent a signal’: Still no final regulations on 2017 administrative leave law
Debra Roth and Jason Briefel were quoted in Federal News Network to comment on OPM’s failure to implement the Administrative Leave Act
How agency leaders can prepare for more aggressive House oversight
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
Congressional investigations are heating up. Can career feds protect themselves?
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.
Here's How Career Feds Can Avoid Getting Tripped Up by Congressional Investigations
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.
Will This Court Decision Gut the Regulatory State?
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.
Results Out for Third Round of Pulse Surveys, What Should Agencies Do with the Data?
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.
Senior Federal Employees Also Have Reason to Be Glad the Merit Systems Protection Board Is Back in Business
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.