Readers Say “No” to Gay Marriage
Readers say “no” to legalizing same-sex marriage
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
TSP Stock Funds Continue Upward Momentum in February
TSP stock funds continued moving up in February.
If It Walks Like A Duck, and Quacks Like a Duck, Is It Really a Duck?
The Postal Service looks and sounds like a private company? Is it a private company or a government agency? A federal court assures USPS that it is an agency and can’t be sued like a private company.
Playing Politics with the FEHBP
There are plenty of strong views on the federal health benefits program. Here are several of them.
Are You Taking Too Much Risk With Your TSP Investment?
Some investors are afraid to take risks with their TSP investments. Not diversifying your funds may put your future more at risk.
Age Discrimination Protection Applies to Older Employees Only
Supreme Court held that the ADEA only applies to older workers.
Agencies Handled 2.3 Million FOIA Requests Between 2000-2002
The number of FOIA requests made to agencies is generally down and the responses by agencies are getting faster.
Effective Performance Appraisal: Tips from the MSPB
What makes performance appraisal effective? The MSPB has a few tips for federal supervisors that can make a lot of difference (and they aren’t that hard).
DoD Hopes to Move Fast on New HR System
The Dept. of Defense is moving out fast to implement a new personnel structure. David S. Chu, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, explains the reason for moving quickly.
Enhancing the Role of the Federal Supervisor
The primary criteria for job satisfaction in the private sector is getting along with your boss. Does it make much difference in the federal sector?
