House Shifts Millions Away From New DHS Personnel System
The House voted to transfer about half of the proposed $53 million that was to be used for implementing new personnel reforms at DHS to assist the nation’s federal firefighters.
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Whining on the Internet? Some Feds Find Expressing Opinions Can Have Consequences
Internet blogs or posting services are a great way for people to communicate. But words are a powerful tool and one person’s well-founded complaint may just be unjustified whining to another reader. One group of federal employees found out how the internet may impact their working lives and their job security.
Bills That Improve Benefits For Federal Employees Passed
The House Government Reform Committee passed three bills that would increase the employee benefits for federal civilian and military workers.
“Snapshot” of Your Recent TSP Returns
The last four weeks have not been kind to TSP stock fund investors.
Whistleblower Exposes Safety Concerns At Aberdeen Proving Ground
OSC sent a detailed report to the president following an investigation prompted by allegations of mismanagement at the Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground…
What Would Your Co-Workers Say About You To An Investigator?
If an employee believes an action against him was a prohibited personnel practice, what remedies are available? Here is a case that shows some of the limits on appeal rights.
BRAC In Black: Base Closure/Realignments Expected To Save $48.8 Billion Over 20 Years
Defense Department releases 2005 BRAC recommendation that calls for shutting down 33 of 318 major military bases across the country.
Should TSP Investment Options Be Expanded?
Should the TSP be expanded to include a real estate fund? Most readers say “yes.”
EEOC To Open New Field Offices; Reduce Management Layers
The EEOC announced plans to reorganize the agency by opening two new offices, decreasing management layers and strengthening the field offices.
Does the Federal Employee Appeals Process Inhibit an Effective, Efficient Government?
Federal employees have numerous appeals processes available. The proposed changes to the civil service system would modify these processes.
