Trump or Biden? Results of Reader Survey
Which candidate do FedSmith readers favor in the 2020 presidential election? Here are the results.
Month: June 2020
2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming Soon
The 2020 Federal Employee viewpoint survey is coming soon and features some new questions this year.
Supreme Court Orders Restructuring of CFPB
The Supreme Court has determined in a 5-4 decision that the structure of a controversial agency created in 2008 must be restructured.
Federal Employees Have it Good
Federal employees may not always think of themselves as lucky, but as the author points out, there are some perks to being a member of the federal workforce.
Will You Be Using the New L Funds?
Do you plan to utilize the new L Funds when they take effect this week? Share your feedback in this short survey.
Changing Focus of Federal Hiring from College to Experience
President Trump has signed an executive order on the federal hiring process that focuses more on qualifications and less on receiving a college degree.
Bills Would Require Publishing Agency Reopening Plans, Reimbursing Dependent Care Costs
Recently introduced legislation would require federal agencies to publish their reopening plans online to facilitate the safety of their employees.
GAO Suggests Safe Practices for Returning Federal Employees to Offices
GAO has listed considerations it said agencies need to take to safely bring federal employees back to work in an office environment.
Aging Gracefully: A Look at Today’s LTC Solutions
Long-term care costs can quickly devour your retirement nest egg. These are some alternative strategies for addressing LTC needs later in life.
Two Federal Employees Suspended Without Pay for Violating Hatch Act
Two federal employees have been suspended without pay for violating the Hatch Act while on duty.