Creating A Successful Private Sector Resume from Your Federal Resume
What’s the best way to create a resume for private sector jobs from your federal resume? These are some suggestions.
As Stock Market Soars, So Do TSP Millionaires
As the stock market continues to set new record highs, federal employees who have invested consistently in the TSP for the long run are reaping the rewards.
Performance-Based Actions: How Much Is Too Much?
In what situations is the disciplinary process the best route to take for employees who aren’t performing?
When Did July 4th Become a Paid Holiday for Federal Employees?
The 4th of July was not always a paid holiday for federal employees. Here is some of the history behind this federal holiday.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Grows in June
The backlog of retirement claims at the Office of Personnel Management edged slightly higher in June.
Bill Would Expand Retirement Options for Some Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to allow a buyback for time working as a temporary employee to count toward federal retirement payments.
IRS Holding Over 35M Unprocessed Tax Returns As Backlog Swells
A backlog of unprocessed tax returns has led to delays in receiving tax refunds for many Americans as the agency struggles to adopt a slew of changes related to coronavirus relief efforts.
At-Will Federal Employment? Welcome to the World of Fact-Free Government
The author says that at-will federal employment would not work well for the federal government.
The TSP Fund with Best Monthly (3.46%), 12-Month (61.7%), YTD (15.47%) Returns
One TSP Fund is ahead of all others in June, in 2020, in 2021, and the past 12-months. Only 12.3% of TSP investor assets are in this Fund.
Biden Administration Raising Pay for Federal Firefighters
The Biden administration said Wednesday it is hiring more federal firefighters — and immediately raising their pay — as officials ramp up response efforts to fires spreading out west.
