The Designer Product of the Year From the Federal Government
New $20 bill listed as one of the best new products of the year
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Will December 26 be another holiday? Here are a few comments
Will the Friday after Christmas be a holiday this year? In some offices, hope springs eternal.
Money, Power and Temptation Can Lead to Problems
The Office of Government Ethics has released a report on conflict of interest prosecutions. Some ethics violations can get a person in serious trouble.
Federal Pay Raise vs. Private Sector: Who Comes Out Ahead in 2004?
Some employees are unhappy with the 2004 pay raise as the federal government is moving toward some pay for performance features in its pay structure. How does the 2004 raise compare to the private sector?
An Expensive Combination: Asbestos, Money, Lawyers and the U.S. Navy
Proposed trust fund would serve as a way to fund payment of asbestos litigation cases.
What Are Feds Thinking?
The MSPB has just released a new report that discusses results of a survey on attitudes and perceptions of the federal workforce.
Agencies Looking For A Few Good Lawyers
Agencies are stepping up their efforts to recruit more lawyers.
FSIS Administrator To Supervisors: Quit Making Excuses
The FSIS administrator tells agency supervisors to quit making excuses.
Romance in the Corps of Engineers
An employee of the Corps of Engineers has published a new romance novel, Show Me Forever.
Politics, Labor Relations and Federal Managers: How to Avoid Problems and Get Promoted
Labor relations policies vary between agencies and with different administrations. Here are a few tips to help agency managers stay out of trouble.
