OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Below 30k in July
The OPM retirement backlog crossed a significant threshold in July 2022.
How to Use the G Fund in Bear Markets
Federal employees frequently move into the G Fund in their TSP accounts during bear markets. Do you really know how to use this unique TSP fund?
Legislation Would Make It Easier to Fire Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would make it easier to fire federal employees for performance reasons by making them at-will employees.
Border Patrol Offering $10k Bonuses to Recruit New Agents
The Border Patrol is offering up to $10,000 as a hiring bonus to lure prospective agents in order to add more manpower at the southern border amidst an ongoing migrant crisis.
Fear and Loathing Over Schedule F and 50,000 Federal Jobs
Schedule F was introduced in 2020 and is still making headlines. Here is a quick summary of why it is important.
Why the Federal Employee Retirement Age May Go Up
Social Security may be unable to fully pay benefits in the near future. Federal employees relying on it for part of their retirement income would be wise to make alternate plans.
Report Finds Attrition Rates in Government Not at Crisis Levels
Is the federal workforce experiencing a crisis of attrition? Not according to a new report.
Why A Recession in 2022 Will Be Unlike Any Other
The author says that the 2022 recession is likely to be different from any that have occurred in the past.
How Important is the Selection of the Members of a Collective Bargaining Team?
It is important for bargaining teams to be chosen properly. These are some guidelines for selecting bargaining team members.
Addressing Unacceptable Performance Has Been Made More Difficult
Cases based on unacceptable performance are challenging and relatively rare. They are becoming even more difficult.
