Looking for an Ideal Job? You May Already Have One
Working for Uncle Sam is a high priority for many job seekers says OPM director Kay Coles James.
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.
Planning for Retirement: Potential Shock Number One
Are you ready for retirement? Have you carefully planned for future income and expenses? Here is the first potential shock: Your money may not give you as much income as you think.
Links from FedSmith.com: Why We Link to Certain Articles
Why does FedSmith.com occasionally link to articles that require registration?
Color and Graphics in Daily E-Mail Preferred by Readers
Most readers say they prefer color and graphics in the daily e-mail newsletter from FedSmith.com.
It’s Not An Error–It’s An Experiment
Survey on whether readers prefer daily newsletter with color and graphics or text only.
Federal Regulations (Lots of Them!) Impact Most Americans
The Cato Institute has issued a report on the economic impact of federal regulations on the American economy.
GAO checks out use of charge cards at the VA
GAO has released a report detailing problems with internal controls on the use of charge cards at the VA.
Religion, Voting and the Federal Employee
Results of a recent FedSmith.com survey on the subject of voting and religion
Chasing Our Own Tails
Change comes slowly to the federal bureaucracy. GAO points out the latest example–in this case the federal hiring process.
Executive Order to Close Government Offices on June 11
This is the Executive Order signed by President Bush ordering closure of government offices on June 11th in honor of former President Reagan.
