What is FEGLI and How Does It Benefit a Federal Employee?
Changes have been made to the federal FEGLI program. What is FEGLI and what are the changes? Here is a summary.
Month: October 2010
Readers Favor Extra Holiday on Day After Thanksgiving
Most employees in SSA are getting to stay home on the day after Thanksgiving. Should all federal employees get this extra paid holiday this year? Here is a compilation of the responses from our readers and a sampling of their views on the subject.
Access Granted: Preparing an All-Inclusive Training Site for People with Disabilities
Conducting a successful training, conference, or group session within the federal government is a privilege that requires work to ensure that you are well-prepared, well- organized, and well-informed. Ensuring the accessibility of your venue, your materials, and your discussion will guarantee that access is granted to everyone who attends your session.
The Day After Thanksgiving: An Extra Holiday for Some Federal Employees
Employees at the Social Security Administration will be given an extra day off on Friday, November 26th.
“Deposit Service” And Your Federal Employee Retirement
Will federal “deposit service” impact your federal retirement annuity? It may impact CSRS and FERS employees in different ways. Here is an explanation of how this could impact your future retirement income.
“Shots Fired!” How One Federal Installation Uses a Proactive Team Approach to Prevent/Address Workplace Violence
Why aren’t agencies and organizations better prepared for workplace violence? The author reports on one agency that has an exceptional program in place
Being Politically Correct in America: Have We Gone Too Far or Not Far Enough?
Does America try too hard to be politically correct? Do we try hard enough? Should the federal government be more or less active in enforcing political correctness in its policies? Take this survey and send in your views.
How Federal Employees See Themselves (And Are Seen): Part Two
The importance of public confidence in Federal agencies cannot be overstated. Federal employee misconduct has been in the news all too often. While misconduct cases often make entertaining reading, they can have serious consequences with regard to agency mission and funding. When allegations of misconduct are significant, the image of all Federal employees is tarnished. Agencies have to challenge themselves to elevate their game.
FLRA Changing Rules on the Legality of Arbitration Awards in Recent Decisions
The author suggests agency advocates pay attention to a recent line of FLRA cases involving appeals of arbitration awards. The Authority has clearly decided to widely expand an arbitrator’s authority while severely limiting an agency’s ability to appeal an award. The FLRA has apparently decided to bypass the Congress and update the 1978 labor relations law against the agencies’ interests.
Doing the “Obama Shuffle”… and Becoming a Former Federal Employee After 38 Years of Service
This fervent supporter of Barack Obama was removed for exhorting others while she was at work to support her candidate.
