Are We Returning to Normal? Thrift Savings Plan Investors Pouring into the G Fund
TSP investors are setting records for putting money into the G fund. Does this mean we have reached a market bottom?
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
Sharing The Wealth: Options for Reducing Government Expenses in Health Care and the Impact on Federal Employees
The Congressional Budget Office has several proposals to reduce the cost of government. None of these options will necessarily be passed into law but, with an eventual effort to reduce the federal debt, some of the options would save billions and may be tempting–to the disadvantage of federal employees and retirees.
President Asks Federal Employees to Sacrifice in 2010: Proposes 2% Pay Raise
How much will your pay raise be in 2010? President Obama has proposed 2% for civilians to bring federal pay and benefit practices “more in line with the private sector.”
Investing During The Great Recession and Your Personal Financial Future
You have reason to feel your financial future is at risk. We are in an uncertain economic situation. So what about your future retirement? Should you be putting money into the G fund, the F fund or into stocks? Here is a summary of professional investment prognosticators at a recent event for investors. It is not optimistic but may be helpful to you in planning your financial future.
Introducing the FERS Sick Leave Equity Act
Federal employees under the FERS system who are nearing retirement may have at least a momentary sense of enrichment. Legislation has again been introduced in the House to credit unused sick leave in computing an annuity payment.
Proposal to Give More Paid Leave to Some Federal Employees Moving Forward
Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) says that more paid leave for federal employees is “an issue of fairness” in introducing the Senate version of the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act.
New Pay for Performance Project at Agriculture
Performance pay plans are continuing in the federal government. A recent example: A pay-for-performance demonstration plan has been approved for about 2800 non-bargaining unit employees of the Food Safety and Inspection Service of USDA.
The Future of Pay-for-Performance in the Federal Government
A decision needs to be made as to whether pay-for-performance for federal employees should be expanded or concluded.
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2009
The Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2009 was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 22nd. This is a copy of the bill.
The Future of Pay-For-Performance Under Pres. Obama
Federal pay for performance systems have run into opposition and mixed reviews. This article considers awards, cost of administering the programs, inflated ratings, and distinguishing between the pay-banding aspects of pay for performance and the appraisal processes upon which they rely.
