Ralph R. Smith
Ralph Smith has several decades of experience working with federal human resources issues. He has written extensively on a full range of human resources topics in books and newsletters and is a co-founder of two companies and several newsletters on federal human resources. Follow Ralph on Twitter: @RalphSmith47
Using Government Software and Information to “Resist” Administration
More videos have been released featuring federal employees explaining how they “resist” federal policies on behalf of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Deep State? “It’s Impossible to Fire Federal Employees.”
A video with a federal employee purportedly working as a “deep state” operative at the Department of State has been released.
FLRA Boston Closure Announcement Coming in November
The Federal Register notice of closing the Boston Regional Office of the FLRA is expected in November.
Reforming Government Bill Introduced
A bill to allow quicker passage of plans to reorganize government has been introduced in the House as a companion to one in the Senate.
Largest COLA Increase Since 2012?
The COLA payments starting in January 2019 will probably include the largest increase since 2012.
“Climate Choice” and Your TSP Investments
An Oregon Senator wants to give federal employees a new TSP investment option as a way of fighting climate change.
FLRA Closing Dallas Regional Office
The FLRA has announced it is closing its regional office in Dallas.
IRS Wants to Help (Seriously)
The tax law has changed and readers may be having too much or too little withheld. The IRS wants to help.
Federal Employee Pay Raises and Inflation
How do annual federal employee pay increases compare with the annual inflation rate? Here is a chart showing 23 years of data.
$1 Million Payback and Prison for Retired Federal Employee
A retired federal employee and a contractor receive prison time and are ordered to pay millions in restitution for their crimes against the government.
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