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Government Pays the Price for Making Fed Employees Depressed

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.May 20, 2014 4:57 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

When employees are not happy, employers – often unwittingly – pay the price. The author says that federal agency managers must not lose sight of this as they strive to operate with smaller and smaller budgets.

1.8% Pay Raise for Military? What About Civilians?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 20, 2014 8:56 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What are the prospects for a federal employee pay raise in 2015?

Military Personnel on Terminal Leave From the Military May Double Dip

By Commander Wayne L. Johnson, JAGCMay 19, 2014 1:53 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The general rule is one cannot draw two salaries from the federal government, but there is a special exception for military personnel who are getting off active duty.

A Surefire Way To Summon Creative Inspiration When You Need It

By Robbie HymanMay 18, 2014 1:30 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Ever faced an overwhelming task and didn’t know how to start? Don’t worry – this trick works every time.

The Passive Aggressive Files: When Your Colleagues Can’t Quite Tell You the Truth

By Robbie HymanMay 16, 2014 9:47 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

You can’t avoid speaking or writing unpleasant truths by using the passive voice. Here’s why.

How Much Did the President and Vice President Pay in Taxes in 2013?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 16, 2014 9:06 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The president and vice president recently released their tax returns for 2013 along with financial disclosure forms listing their general assets.

Drawbacks to Marco Rubio’s Social Security Proposals

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMay 15, 2014 4:52 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) outlined a number of reforms for Social Security in a speech this week. The author says that while well intentioned, Rubio’s proposals would actually make Social Security less solvent.

Bill Would Exempt Federal LEOs and Firefighters from Retirement Tax Penalty

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2014 10:34 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Legislation introduced in the House this week would allow federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) and firefighters to withdraw funds from their Thrift Savings Plan accounts when they are eligible to retire without tax penalty.

Bill Would Stop Congressmen From Flying First Class at Taxpayer Expense

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2014 10:18 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Legislation introduced this week takes aim at members of Congress who use taxpayer provided funds to fly first class.

Not Electing Medicare Part B to Cover Health Premiums

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 15, 2014 3:45 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

A FedSmith.com user asks about his logic of not electing Medicare Part B to cover the cost of co-pays.

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