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President Obama recently issued a memorandum intended to strengthen safeguards for federal job applicants. It specifically targets individuals who are out of work or who have run into…
A new report from the Government Accountability Office warns of a wave of new retirements, saying that as much as one third of federal employees will be able…
A retired federal employee who was a regular contributor to FedSmith, recounts his fight with cancer in his final articles. Steve passed away on December 22, 2013 after…
When it comes to applying for a federal job, knowledge, skills and abilities are intended to measure the qualities that set you apart from other applicants. The author…
An MSPB report identifies the pitfalls involved in making quid pro quo deals with employees.
MSPB announced on 11/8/2013 that it planned to change the way it adjudicates jurisdiction claims by altering its regulations. The Author suggests that anyone involved in appeals before…
The author offers suggestions for dealing with employee behavior issues.
MSPB has published statistics on case handling for the last two years.
The president sent a letter to federal employees welcoming them back from the shutdown and thanking them for their service.
How does FMLA leave work during a government shutdown for excepted employees? The author offers some details.