The Problem with Self Plus One
The “self plus one” option under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program has proven to be quite costly. The author looks at how high some of the premiums are and the possible cause.
What Hiring Flexibilities Work? Who Knows…
A recent GAO report studies OPM and agency use of the many hiring authorities available to agencies. The author says that the study highlights a critical problem that persists in federal human resources today.
Constructing a Retirement Income Plan
The author outlines some of the most crucial sources of retirement income for federal employees.
Newly Re-Elected NARFE Leaders Face a ‘Perfect Storm’ of Rising Premiums Hitting Federal Retirees
Federal retirees could be facing a “perfect storm” of events that could collectively cause costs for their benefits to rise sharply in 2017. NARFE has been campaigning to minimize the potential negative impact on retired federal employees.
2017 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Update
What is the status of a 2017 raise for federal employees, next year’s COLA increase, proposed locality pay changes and military pay? Here is an update.
What Should be the Role of Agency Inspectors General?
A new report looks at the role of agency inspectors general and examines how to best utilize them to maximize government operating efficiency.
New Report Details the Extent of Damage Done by OPM Data Breaches
A new report from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform explains how the security breaches of OPM’s computer networks occurred and attempts to provide answers to federal workers who may be wondering how and why their personal information was left vulnerable.
100+ “Rest of U.S.” Locations Recommended for Federal Locality Pay
The Federal Salary Council is recommending evaluation of more than 100 counties and statistical metropolitan areas for inclusion in the locality pay system for federal employees.
Fixing Federal HR Begins With Staffing
The author says that the entire federal HR process and structure, from top to bottom, needs to be completely reimagined.
Some Case Law Surrounding Excessive Leave
The author says that one of the most time consuming and frustrating tasks for supervisors is dealing with the small number of employees who abuse leave.
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