Your SF-50 is more than a record of a single personnel action — it's a snapshot of your federal position, pay, and rights. In Part Two of this series, I break down the SF-50 blocks that document your position, pay, and other critical information such as veterans preference, bargaining unit status, and your service computation date, which can define your rights and entitlements. Using a sample SF-50 for our fictional friend, Flora M. Fed, I'll show you exactly where to find this information and why it matters. Knowledge is power — make sure you know what your SF-50 says about you.

The federal workforce shrank by 10.3% in 2025 — and AI may accelerate that trend. As tech giants slash jobs and cite AI as the reason, could the federal government be next? Explore what federal employees need to know about AI adoption, workforce reductions, and how to navigate the uncertainty ahead.

All government employees have a love/hate relationship with human resources – from the paperwork and 45-step processes to the dreaded “well, it depends” answer to anything you ask.  This post will correct four myths about federal human resources, including misconceptions about the role of human resources staff.