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
New Pay Systems Proposed for Some Federal Jobs
The President’s Management Agenda calls for action to establish special occupational pay systems for some federal jobs.
Federal Unions and Politics: Follow the Money
Federal employee unions are generally thought to support Democrats during elections. What do data on union donations in the last election say about that?
The Debt Ceiling and the G Fund: Here We Go Again
The government is using two federal employee retirement accounts to avoid hitting the debt ceiling as the country’s debt continues its steady growth.
FLRA Seeks Briefs on Attorney’s Fees Questions
In an unusual move, the FLRA is providing for filing amici briefs on a case concerning an award of attorney fees in the federal labor relations context.
2 TSP Funds Up 11% and 17% So Far in 2019
Which TSP funds have returns of more than 11% and 17% so far in 2019?
MSPB Nominations, Congress and Politics as Usual
What is happening with the MSPB and the lack of leadership as the current term of Acting Chairman Mark Robbins is about to expire? Here is a summary.
Labor Partnerships Specter Raised Again in Congress
A new bill seeks to re-establish labor-management partnerships in the federal government. How likely is it to work this time given its past track record?
Pay Agent: Pay Disparity Gap Lacks Credibility
The President’s Pay Agent report for 2019 has been released outlining approval of new and expanded locality pay areas.
Crowdfunding, Shutdown, Federal Employees and Ethics
Federal employees who set up a crowdfunding page may have created an ethics problem. Here is what OGE is telling agencies about crowdfunding and the shutdown.
How Will the Pay Raise Impact Locality Pay?
How will the 2019 pay raise impact locality pay, and what does the Pay Agent have to say about new locality pay areas?
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