“Meeting canceled. We’re all very busy, so let’s consider this hour ‘found time’ and make some progress.”
Your staff will thank you.
Many federal employees may be wondering, “How do I protect my savings in the TSP and get a better return?” The author offers some likely scenarios for the near future, but cautions there are no foregone conclusions.
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that GI Bill is now a registered trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and VA is the sole owner of the mark.
Metaphorical references can sometimes create confusion among colleagues.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced that it has selected BlackRock Institutional Trust Company as the investment manager for the F Fund.
While the stock market was volatile last month, those that remained invested in the TSP stock funds came out ahead for the month and are ahead substantially in 2012.
The TSP processing schedule for the end of 2012 includes information about when transactions (including withdrawals and monthly payments) will be processed, as well as when the TSP will be closed during the holiday season.
Republican leaders released a counter-proposal with their suggested solution to the notorious “fiscal cliff.” Their recommendation is to use the plan put forth by the Deficit Commission two years ago, one which outlined a number of spending cut proposals, including some that would have an impact on the federal workforce.
Should December 24, 2012 be an extra paid holiday for federal employees? Sign the petition if you think this is a good idea.
Any reading of OPM Chief Berry’s memo to Agency Heads on telework points out the weaknesses of Uncle Sam’s current scheme for consistent policies affecting employees. The author says that Berry doesn’t get that consistency throughout government on a working conditions issue is merely a dream on his part.
“Meeting canceled. We’re all very busy, so let’s consider this hour ‘found time’ and make some progress.”
Your staff will thank you.