Lawmakers Are Still Asking Why So Many Federal Employees Are on Telework
President Biden promised federal employees would begin to wind down expanded telework. Two lawmakers are asking why it is not happening.
5 Most Common Retirement Regrets of Federal Employees
The author shares the five biggest regrets about retirement planning that federal employees have shared with him.
Slow Start for TSP Funds in 2022; C Fund Performs Better in March
The TSP funds are not off to a good start in 2022. Here is a summary of the March 2022 TSP performance.
How Do Federal Retirement Programs Differ From the Private Sector?
There are several big advantages that federal retirement programs offer over the average private sector plans.
More Lawmakers Move to Stop Government From Tracking Federal Employees’ Personal Religious Data
Another bill would stop federal agencies from storing and sharing the personal info of federal employees seeking religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate.
What’s a Past Practice?
What constitutes a past practice in labor relations? In what cases can a past practice be considered illegal?
Return to the Office? FedSmith Readers Still Say Not Yet
A majority of FedSmith readers still say it’s too soon to return to in-person work, but the sentiment is not as strong as it was earlier this year.
6 Mistakes Federal Employees Make With Their Thrift Savings Plan
The author outlines some common potential mistakes federal employees could be making with their TSP accounts.
How a Federal Employee’s FEHB Plan Changes After Retirement
How do your FEHB benefits change after retirement?
President’s Budget Proposes 4.6% 2023 Federal Pay Raise
The White House has proposed 4.6% for the 2023 federal pay raise.
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