How One Federal Employee Used Furlough Days to His Advantage
One federal employee found a productive way to use his furlough days: he used the extra time off to write a novel.
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Military Managers and Federal Unions: Ten Things to Keep in Mind
If you’re a military manager dealing with employees represented by a union, the minefields are common and not always where you think they are. The author suggests ten things to do or know that can keep your foot off the pressure plate. Military managers should read this and their advisors should forward them a copy.
Writing Tip: Use Simpler Words
It’s best to use a simple approach to writing to help your reader understand your message.
FedSmith.com Users Overwhelmingly Reject Inclusion in New Health Care Program
In a survey taken this week, readers strongly preferred remaining outside of the new health care exchanges.
IRS Cancels August 30 Furlough Day
IRS commissioner Danny Werfel announced that the IRS is postponing the furlough day that was scheduled for Friday, August 30.
OPM Still Has Sizable Retirement Claims Backlog
As of the end of July, OPM still had over 25,000 outstanding retirement claims in its inventory. However, that number is down from almost 45,000 last July.
Should Federal Employees Continue to be in the FEHBP?
Should federal employees continue to have a separate health insurance program or become part of the health insurance exchanges being set up now for the American public?
Senate Postal Bill Includes Pension and Federal Workers Compensation Reforms
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the Senate to reform the Postal Service across areas such as health care and pensions. The legislation also includes a proposal to overhaul the federal workers compensation program for all federal employees.
Legislation Would Require Agencies to Maintain Property Inventories
A group of Senators recently introduced legislation that would assist federal agencies in improving the disposal and management of federal buildings and facilities.
All TSP Funds Up in July
All TSP funds provided positive returns in July and all TSP funds are also up for the year with one exception.
