Fedsmith poll: View of UN more negative
70% of respondents say they have a “less favorable” view of the UN as a result of recent world events.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
IRS Fired 71 for Misconduct Using Provisions of New Law
A new law has been used as a basis for firing 71 IRS employees over a period of several years.
Boycott French Products Say Majority of Poll Respondents
Majority of respondents say they are boycotting French products such as wine and cheese
Feds See Requirement to Reduce Expenses But They Can Be Cut Say Readers
Feds say expenses can be cut in agencies
Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003
This bill would provide several new items of interest to military personnel and certain federal employees.
Fedsmith poll: Can your agency absorb budget cuts?
Can your agency absorb cuts to help with the budget deficit if required to do so? If it can, where would these cuts come from?
FedSmith Poll: 85 percent think terror likely to occur in U.S
High percentage of respondents think an act of terror is “definite” or “likely” but most aren’t doing much about it.
Using Interviews Effectively: Advice from the MSPB
MSPB has issued a report entitled “The Federal Selection Interview: Unrealized Potential” that is available for downloading.
Feds Weigh In With Their Opinions on Attacking Iraq
These are the results of the Fedsmith.com poll conducted during the week of February 10th on whether the United States should attack Iraq.
SEC may get to waive hiring rules
The SEC may get an exemption from civil service hiring procedures.
