DHS Outlines New HR System
The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with its new HR system.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Nesterczuk Appointed to OPM Position for New DoD Program
George Nesterczuk has been appointed as the OPM advisor and will lead the OPM assistance to DoD in setting up the National Security Personnel System.
American Splendor
A movie review about a documentary of a federal employee working for the VA in Cleveland, OH
Pay, Politics and Payback: An Evolving Civil Service
The civil service system is evolving. Federal employees are part of a political system and their representatives are taking strong political positions – whether most employees in the civil service know or care about the consequences.
New Labor Relations Program for DoD Unveiled
The Dept of Defense is moving out to implement a new labor relations structure reflecting the most significant changes to the LR program since 1978.
3.5 Percent Military Pay Raise in 2005–What About Civilians?
The President has proposed a 3.5% pay raise for the military for 2005. The civilian pay process will be more complex than usual this year.
Kerry Leads Bush in Latest Poll
In the latest FedSmith.com poll, federal employees showed a preference for John Kerry over George Bush.
TSP Stock Funds Up (Again); Feds Have Lowest Cost Ratio Available Anywhere
The federal TSP program is one of the best investment deals available to any investor anywhere. And return rates for January are up across the board in stock funds.
Flying first class at AID
Senior AID officials, including the IG, flew business class at taxpayer expense when not allowed by agency regulations.
Budget Changes Coming to Most Agencies
Some agencies are going to see an increase in their budgets but most are likely to see cuts as the impact of the huge federal budget deficit is felt.
