‘Let Us Gather Around Their Sacred Remains’
The author reflects on the Memorial Day holiday, its history, and why it is important to remember that it is much more than just the kick off of summer.
Federal Employee One of Four Charged in Insider Trading Scheme
A federal employee with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is one of several individuals indicted for an insider trading scheme.
Tips on Counseling for Supervisors: Part 2 – The Counseling Session
Are you aware of best practices on how to conduct a counseling session with an employee? The author shares some tips on how to improve your counseling as a supervisor.
Report: VA Facility Served Food Trays with Cockroaches to Patients
A VA Inspector General’s report substantiated claims that cockroaches were present in the kitchen facility at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.
Unprotected Whistleblowing Will Not Undo Removal of Federal Employee
A Department of Education employee removed for various misconduct reasons tried to thwart the agency’s action by pointing to his whistleblowing activity. Since he could not prove it was protected whistleblowing and the agency could prove it would fire him even if it had been, he lost out on his appeal.
How Do You Rate President Trump?
How do you rate President Trump’s performance to date? FedSmith readers had a chance to share their feedback in this survey.
Bill Requiring Annual Official Time Report Passes in House
A bill requiring OPM to provide reports to Congress on use of official time for federal employees working on behalf of a union has passed in the House.
Federal Employee Pay and Benefits for 2018
The 2018 federal budget is shaping up to be one that could reflect major changes in the federal pay and benefits package for employees.
Goldilocks and Federal Employee Pay
Are federal employees overpaid or underpaid relative to the private sector? The author says the answer is not as simple as answering this one question.
How Large Agencies Fared Under the 2018 Budget Proposal
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House sets spending priorities for large federal agencies. Here is a summary for some key agencies.
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