Self Plus One Health Insurance Effective January 1, 2016
The self plus one enrollment option for federal employee health insurance will be available for enrollment on November 9, 2015. Copy of the OPM letter is contained in the article.
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.
Involving Employees in Work Related Decisions
Knowledge workers are not interchangeable. Using their expertise to make decisions can create a more effective organization. The author offers suggestions for treating these employees as an asset.
The Impact of Life Expectancy on Social Security
The author says that increasing life expectancies in America creates two financial burdens for Social Security and offers some detail on what this means.
Stamps Honor Hero of World War II
WWII Medal of Honor recipient Walter Ehlers is only one of eight living recipients of the award among WWII veterans. He was recently presented with a framed edition of the recently issued WWII Medal of Honor stamps in honor of his service.
So, Is Multitasking Good Or Bad For You?
Some very smart people disagree about the merits (or demerits) of multitasking as a strategy for productivity. Give both arguments a hearing, and decide for yourself.
HCR Honored For Service
The Eagle Spirit Award is the highest award given to a highway contractor by USPS. Recently, this award was bestowed upon Sacramento’s Oakhurst Post Office HCR Kenneth Peterson for his 24 years of dedicated service.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Continues to Grow
The outstanding backlog of retirement claims grew again in February according to new data from the Office of Personnel Management.
Seaside Carrier Helps Elderly Woman
Seaside, CA letter carrier Rafael Leon recently helped save an elderly woman who had fallen and was injured inside of her home.
FedSmith.com Users Think 4% Pay Raise is Fair
In a recent survey, we asked our users what size pay raise in 2015 would be fair. The majority of respondents said that they thought 4% would be appropriate.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Benefits and Challenges
The Thrift Savings Plan is an important component of your retirement plan, but it’s up to you to utilize it to its full potential. The author offers some benefits and challenges of the TSP as well as some investment approaches to consider.
