VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 Passed By Senate
The Senate has passed the Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. The author provides a summary and analysis of the bill.
Month: June 2017
Tips on Counseling for Supervisors: Part 3 – The Counseling Memo
In the third and final article in the series, the author provides details on how to write an effective counseling memo.
President Seeks to Privatize Air Traffic System
Will the nation’s air traffic control system be run by a non-profit entity outside of the federal government? The interest groups are lining up for what promises to be a hard fight in Congress.
Federal Contractor Arrested for Leaking Top Secret Report
A federal contractor has been arrested for leaking a top secret classified document, reportedly in regards to Russian election interference.
OPM Slowly Chipping Away at Retirement Backlog
The Office of Personnel Management was able to make a marked reduction in its outstanding backlog of retirement applications in May.
How Do Federal Employees Rate President Trump?
How do FedSmith readers rate President Trump’s performance so far, and are they more or less optimistic about their career as a federal employee?
Should I Retire Now to Take the Supplemental Payment?
I meet requirements for immediate retirement from Federal service. One thing I don’t want to lose is the supplemental payment until 62. Should I retire now?
Federal Employees: You’re Not Going Anywhere This Year
The author says that despite proposed changes from a new administration, federal employees are very unlikely to leave their jobs anytime soon.
6 Tips For Surviving A Prolonged Presidential Transition
Presidential transitions can be a time of great disruption for the federal workforce. The author provides some tips to make the process easier for federal employees.
Postal Worker Accused of Feeding Nails to Dog on Her Route
A north Alabama mail carrier was arrested for animal cruelty for allegations that she fed meatballs laced with nails to at least one neighborhood dog.
