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OPM’s digital retirement application is live. What that means for feds planning to retire

Government Executive

In the fall of 2019, I toured the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Retirement Operations Center—known as the “ROC”—located 220 feet underground in a former limestone mine north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All new retirement applications must be submitted electronically. There were no issues.

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What Is the Difference Between a Voluntary Retirement and a Layoff?

Careerminds

Thats where voluntary retirement programs can offer an alternative. But how do voluntary retirement and layoffs really differ, and when should HR consider one over the other? In this article, well discuss the difference between voluntary retirement and layoffs, exploring their key elements and implications in detail.

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How To Create Your Total Compensation Statement Template [FREE Download]

AIHR

It outlines all the financial and employer-paid benefits an employee receives, including bonuses, incentives, retirement contributions, health insurance, paid time off , and other perks like wellness programs or tuition reimbursement. If you offer any of these types of leave , showcase that in your template.

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How to Write a Voluntary Retirement Program Announcement Letter (with Template)

Careerminds

A voluntary retirement program can be a great way to help older workers comfortably exit your organization while negating the need for workforce reduction events such as layoffs. Like most programs, it begins with your voluntary retirement program announcement letter. What Is a Voluntary Retirement Program Announcement Letter?

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How to Conquer These 4 Top-of-Mind HR Challenges

Whether you’re concerned about adapting to new pay transparency laws, managing global benefits packages, return-to-office mandates, or 401(k) and retirement planning strategies, we’ve got you covered.

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Brokers: 5 HR Trends to Guide Your 2025 Strategy

Extensis

You may also download the entire report using the button below. Download Complete Report Human resource (HR) trends evolve rapidly, and brokers must stay ahead of the curve to provide the most relevant and impactful solutions to their clients. Are you prepared to guide your clients through emerging HR developments?

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Integrating Core HR Functions with a Unified HRIS Solution

Hppy

Managing Benefits More Effectively Administering employee benefits—whether health insurance, retirement plans, or wellness programs—requires careful coordination between HR, finance, and external providers. The integration also supports better workforce planning, allowing managers to align schedules with staffing needs and labor costs.

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package.