USPS passes on implementing ‘Phased Retirement’ for postal employees

Phased Retirement The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued its final rule for Phased Retirement on August 8, 2014. The final rule states that agency implementation of this program is not mandatory; rather, implementation is discretionary for each agency. Agencies choosing to implement the program decide whether phased retirement will be available to all, some, […]

OPM issues final rules on ‘Phased Retirement’

Washington, DC –Today, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued the final regulations on Phased Retirement. Phased Retirement is a human resources tool that allows full-time employees to work part-time schedules while beginning to draw retirement benefits. “Phased Retirement offers an innovative alternative to traditional retirement for the 21st century workforce,” said OPM Director […]