Protecting Lady Bird
How many Secret Service agents does it take to protect a former First Lady who is in her 90’s?
How many Secret Service agents does it take to protect a former First Lady who is in her 90’s?
As the federal budget deficit soars to new heights, political pressure is building during this election year to cut back on spending. Where will the cuts be made–if they are made at all? A new proposal would freeze federal employees salaries in 2011.
In a recent decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission affirmed an Administrative Judge’s decision finding the Department of Defense liable for illegal disability discrimination.
Physical violence is an act that transcends the ability to enact any type of conflict management or mitigating actions to resolve issues. A zero tolerance policy is a deterrent and like most deterrents it is a reactionary tool. There are many avenues to resolve conflict and as professionals, it is our responsibility to act with reason and intellect.
As the use of Executive Order mandated Forums starts up, the author asks if Agencies are ready to face union demands to bypass the Federal labor law. While the Order says “to help identify problems and propose solutions to better serve the public and agency missions”, is this a code for expanding the scope of Federal bargaining? Read and decide.
If you are a retired federal employee, you may be wondering about a cost of living increase in your check in 2011. For those readers who have sent in this question, here is an answer you may not want to hear.
There is very little information about the TSP funds available to conduct an extensive analysis. The majority of participant’s funds are sitting in the G Fund earning low returns. Many participants struggle without the tools necessary in managing such a pivotal piece of your retirement.
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Telework is being used in federal agencies and OPM is expanding it via a pilot program. A majority of those responding to our recent survey have had some experience with the program.
There has been no shortage of complaints about the federal hiring process. An OPM initiative and a presidential memo on the subject intend to change how the system works.