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Month: June 2020

Trump or Biden? Results of Reader Survey

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 30, 2020 9:34 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Which candidate do FedSmith readers favor in the 2020 presidential election? Here are the results.

2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming Soon

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 29, 2020 2:06 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The 2020 Federal Employee viewpoint survey is coming soon and features some new questions this year.

Supreme Court Orders Restructuring of CFPB

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 29, 2020 11:45 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJun 29, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 28, 2020 10:27 AM | Updated: Jul 16, 2020 9:58 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 26, 2020 2:09 PM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 2:34 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 26, 2020 8:23 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 25, 2020 3:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

By Tom WalkerJun 25, 2020 9:04 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 24, 2020 3:16 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Two federal employees have been suspended without pay for violating the Hatch Act while on duty.

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