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Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Individual cases, including agency elimination, restructuring, probationary employees and more

Former Merit Systems Protection Board Vice Chairman Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency and what federal employees need to know about the appeals process.

Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Procedures, appeals and documentation

Former Merit Systems Protection Board Vice Chairman Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency's reduction-in-force procedures and what federal employees need to know about their appeal rights.

The Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Processing, authority and independence

In the first of a series, former vice chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency's processing, authority and institutional independence.

Lessons learned from a career in federal employee performance management

Elizabeth Kolmstetter, Ph.D., weighs in on why performance management is part of a broader talent ecosystem.

Schedule Policy/Career extends beyond policy roles, stripping job protections from legal, budget, human resources and independent-agency personnel

Public Service Roadshow bridges students and state careers in California

Strategies for public servants navigating salary negotiations

OPM's proposed reduction in force rule: What it gets right and what still needs work

From AM to PM: Envisioning a new day for federal performance management

Federal performance management is trying to do too many things and none of them well. The time is now to clarify its purpose and push for holistic reform.

Deep thoughts from a coach: Developing your resilient mindset during a federal career transition

Leadership coach Virginia Hill details tips federal employees can use to move through this period with intention, resilience and self-trust.