FedSmith.com Readers Talk about Why They Work for the Government
We recently asked FedSmith.com readers why they work for the federal government and received a wide variety of answers.
Month: May 2011
Religious Beliefs Not Automatic Days off for Fed Employees, Court Says
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit is providing a reminder to federal employees that protections for religious beliefs do not automatically translate into a right to skip work.
Rep. Chaffetz to Congress: Pay your Taxes
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has introduced the Members of Congress Tax Accountability Act. It would require Members of Congress to disclose their delinquent tax liability, would require an ethics inquiry into that delinquency, and would garnish the wages of a Member with a delinquent federal tax liability.
Man’s Best Friend (Unless you Work for the Postal Service)
The Postal Service has released statistics for 2010 highlighting the worst cities for dog attacks on mail carriers.
Allocating Your TSP Funds: How Do You Compare to Other TSP Investors?
How do your Thrift Savings Plan investments compare with the rest of the TSP investors? Here is a breakdown showing how money is invested in the TSP and the differences between FERS and CSRS employees and how they allocate their money.
U.S. Postal Service Loss Widens in Second Quarter
The U.S. Postal Service ended the second quarter of this fiscal year with a $2.2 billion dollar loss. Current financial projections indicate that the Postal Service will have a cash shortfall and will have reached its statutory borrowing limit by the end of the fiscal year. Absent substantial legislative change, the Postal Service will be forced to default on payments to the federal government.
The ‘Retirement Event That Shall Not Be Named’
Former Director of OPM Linda Springer predicted a “retirement tsunami” that never materialized. It hasn’t happened. But the reason it didn’t happen is that she did not predict the financial meltdown that occurred. Her prediction was probably accurate–her timing was just off.
Office Etiquette: Tread Lightly Lest Thy Co-workers Smite Thee
Personal hygiene issues and personal behavior in the workplace can be a problem. From bad breath, too much perfume or people who don’t like to take a shower on a regular basis, these issues range from annoying to debilitating for those exposed to them. Here is the first part of an article on dealing with these issues.
Congressman Seeks to Freeze Federal Hiring
Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) has introduced legislation that would freeze federal hiring for most agencies until the federal deficit is eliminated.
Do I Qualify for a Federal Job?
Many jobseekers hesitate to apply for federal jobs because they are afraid they won’t qualify, but the truth may surprise you.
