What is Worse Than No COLA? A Small COLA
What are the prospects for a cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2017 and what are the implications for federal retirees? The author looks at the current situation.
Obama Thanks Federal Employees
President Obama sent a thank you message to the federal workforce as part of Public Service Recognition Week and also discussed a new initiative he is undertaking for federal job applicants.
Beware: Federal Employment Protections Have Limits
Many federal laws protect civil service employees from losing their jobs, but the protections only go so far. The author lists several key points for federal employees to remember to keep their jobs on the right track.
All TSP Funds Post Positive Returns in April
All TSP funds had positive returns in April. Several funds are still have negative returns for the past twelve months.
2016 Service to America Medal Finalists Announced
The finalists have been announced for the 2016 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal awards.
Fewer Americans Are Enjoying Retirement
A recent study shows that, over the last several years, Americans are generally reporting less overall satisfaction with retirement.
Ex-Cons and Federal Employment
OPM is issuing a proposed rule to prohibit agencies from considering a federal job applicant’s criminal history until a conditional offer of a federal job has been made to the applicant.
Federal HR Is Mission Critical. Is It Mission Capable?
The author, who spent the majority of his federal career in human resources, says that the system is generally broken. He explains why.
Administrative Leave Reform Approved by House
The House has passed a bill which stipulates that Federal employees may not be placed on administrative leave for more than 14 days during any year for misconduct or poor performance.
Federal Law Enforcement Position + Felony Conviction = Mandatory Removal
A criminal plea deal that lead to removal of a U.S. Border Patrol Agent amounted to a felony conviction that required he be fired.
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