BP Suspended From New Government Contracts
The EPA has announced that BP has temporarily been suspended from new contracts with the federal government.
Federal Workforce News
Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.
OPM Updates Weather Closure Procedures
OPM recently announced revisions to its bad weather policy statuses and procedures.
Letters from Santa
The Postal Service is offering the “Letters from Santa” program to allow letters to be sent to children from Santa Claus and postmarked from the North Pole.
Performance Appraisals Designed to Improve Performance
The author says that many people don’t consider the possibility of having performance appraisals that actually improve performance. He says that having a system designed to improve performance would be an appraisal system actually worth having instead of being just about the performance rating.
Federal Employee Satisfaction with Jobs, Pay on the Decline
According to a record number of responses to the 2012 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, federal employees feel the work they do is important but the pay freeze has started to have an impact on morale.
Round Two: The Author Laces Up the Gloves When Cancer Demands a Rematch
FedSmith.com author Steve Oppermann recently found himself facing a frightening and painful series of life events in a second battle with cancer. He has chosen to share his personal story in the hope that it will be an inspiration to others who might find themselves in a similar situation.
Members of Congress Ask President to Spare Federal Workers from Additional Cuts
Several members of Congress recently sent a letter to President Obama and House leaders to encourage that the federal workforce be left out of consideration for other areas that might possibly be cut for deficit reduction.
HHS Releases Rules Requiring Coverage of People With Pre-Existing Conditions
The Obama administration released new regulations Tuesday that require insurance companies to cover people with pre-existing conditions.
Ron Paul: “Secession is a Deeply American Principle”
The notion of individual state secession has caught many Americans’ attention since residents of various states have been petitioning the White House to allow their states to secede from the union. Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) recently weighed in on the debate in a column that shares his thoughts on secession.
It’s Not All About Their Bikes
Otay Mesa Letter Carrier Joe Callera began biking to work some 20 years ago. Not only does it cut down on the cost of gas, but it has helped him relieve stress and improve his overall health.
