Court Cases
Do You Provide Loyal, Professional Service to Your Agency?
How much leeway does a federal employee have in publicly disagreeing with agency policy decisions?
2,664 Articles by Ralph R. Smith
Federal Workforce News
Going Where the Money Is
Crooks who create phishing scams go where the money is. That includes federal retirees and Social Security recipients.
Leadership
Readers Say Change in Leadership in Congress is Positive
In a recent poll of FedSmith.com readers, most think the election results are a positive event and that contracting is the most significant issue facing the federal workforce.
Retirement
Retired Fed May Have Determined Control of Senate
A retired civil service employee may have determined the control of the Senate when she received about 1% of the vote in a very close election race.
Federal Workforce News
Are You Still Afraid of the I Fund?
From recent headlines, it appears that US stocks are the place to be for your TSP investments in 2006. Take a closer look at the numbers before jumping…
Federal Workforce News
Deathbed Marriage and the Federal Retirement Annuity
Are you living in a "common law" arrangement? Do you want to ensure your husband or wife receives your federal retirement annuity? If you think the conversation will…
Federal Workforce News
S Fund Leads the TSP Pack in October
October was a good month for TSP investors. Here is a summary of the results.
Federal Workforce News
More Money for Federal Employees Driving Their Own Cars for Business?
IRS has raised the reimbursement rate for the deductible costs of operating a car for business. With the IRS move, GSA is now free to raise the rate…
Federal Workforce News
Will Boomers Retire Like Their Parents?
Will boomers retire as their parents did? Will there be a retirement tsunami as predicted by OPM? No one knows but here are a few predictions about how…
Federal Workforce News
Are Federal Employees Happy or Disgruntled? Some of Both But Most are Satisfied
Federal employees generally satisfied with their career choice and their pay and benefits but many readers think there is considerable room for improvement.