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What Managers Can Do to Help Their Employees Prepare for Retirement
Managers are responsible for developing their employees in many ways. Here’s how a manager can help employees become better prepared for retirement.

Posted: September 2, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Decline in Per Diem Travel Rates in Many Areas in 2011
While some rates are going up, federal travelers will have less money to spend in many areas while on government travel in fiscal year 2011.

Posted: September 1, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

A Bad Day in Court
A U.S. Marshals Service Detention Security Officer (DSO) recently had a bad day in court. The DSO was unable to persuade the court to toss a lawsuit brought against her individually by a Public Defender in the District of Columbia who did not appreciate being partially strip searched in front of a male officer and prisoners.

Posted: August 31, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Confusion About TSA Election: No Surprise
The Author seeks to clarify for readers what is going on with various union petitions to represent TSA’s workforce or some part of it. FLRA’s regional director’s decision on the currently filed petitions doesn’t address future petitions, nor should it. But some seem to think it’s a two union fight when maybe it's not.

Posted: August 30, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Loyalty and Contempt in the Shadow of Uncle Sam
Disloyalty can be toxic. There is a sizable contingent of Uncle Sam’s workforce that dislike their bosses, their management in general, entire agencies, and even the Federal government itself. It seems to be growing larger and more vocal all the time.

Posted: August 29, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Storing Weapons in Abandoned Vehicle Leads to Removal of Army Employee
An Army civilian police officer charged with improper storage of personal firearms after storing weapons and ammunition in an abandoned vehicle was fired. He charged that the penalty was too severe and went to federal court to prove his case. It didn't work though and he remains fired.

Posted: August 26, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Was TSA Head's Meeting with AFGE President an Unfair Labor Practice? You Decide.
AFGE issued a press release stating that "TSA Administrator John Pistole met today with AFGE John Gage to discuss collective bargaining and other workplace issues." Does that meeting constitute an unfair labor practice?

Posted: August 25, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Federal Employees: Do Not Miss These Important Documents
There are a few things that you can do on your own to help ensure your federal benefits and assets pass to your desired beneficiaries in a timely fashion.The author explains what would happen to your assets without proper beneficiary designation and what documents you can use to make sure your wishes are followed.

Posted: August 25, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

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