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Month: July 2020

2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Delayed (Again)

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 10, 2020 2:43 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey has been delayed for a second time.

New Locality Pay Areas Proposed

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 10, 2020 11:24 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM is proposing to add Des Moines, IA and Imperial County, CA to the locality pay area system.

Not Yet: Senators Say Federal Employees Shouldn’t Return to Work in Their Offices

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 9, 2020 4:43 PM | Updated: Aug 7, 2020 3:32 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Four Senators said that OMB and OPM are putting federal employees in jeopardy by asking them to return to work in their offices now.

The Worst Way to Save $80,000

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 9, 2020 1:49 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Is “market timing” with your TSP a good strategy? Even if you have occasional success, the author points out that there are still big downsides.

4% Drop in OPM’s Retirement Backlog in June

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 9, 2020 9:16 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Despite slower average processing times, OPM has continued to make modest gains in reducing its retirement backlog.

Freedom from Union Dues for Some Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 8, 2020 4:33 PM | Updated: Oct 19, 2021 12:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The FLRA has published a rule giving federal employees more leeway in canceling the withholding of union dues

Will There Be a Pay Raise for Federal Employees? Delving into the Morass

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 8, 2020 12:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Where do we stand on approval of a pay raise in 2021 for the federal workforce?

Will Your Pay Be Affected When You Return to Work?

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichJul 8, 2020 10:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Will new safety measures when returning to work at the office impact your paycheck or time at work?

Federal Hiring Executive Order – Big Deal or Not?

By Jeff NealJul 7, 2020 4:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Will the recent executive order on federal hiring qualifications make a difference? The author provides an analysis.

Leaving Federal Employment Before You Are Eligible to Retire

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 7, 2020 1:42 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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What happens to your federal benefits if you leave before you are eligible to retire?

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