Bill Would Create ‘Socially Responsible’ TSP Fund
Legislation has been introduced in Congress that would direct the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to set up a “socially responsible” investment option within the TSP.
Agency Policies Gone Awry – Part 3
The author contends that OPM’s succession management policy is contributing to troubling FEVS results as well as to the number of EEO and MSPB complaints and advocates for major change in policy.
Legislation Would Provide Pay Parity for Hourly and Salaried Federal Employees
Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) has introduced legislation that would ensure that the percentage increase in rates of basic pay for Wage Grade (WG), or hourly, employees is equivalent to the percentage increase received by other federal employees in the same pay locality.
FedSmith.com Users Facing Higher Health Care Costs in 2014
According to the results of our latest survey, the overwhelming majority of FedSmith.com users are facing higher costs for their health care plans next year.
Inadequate Resources Are Turning Fed Employees into MacGyvers
The author says that federal employees are being asked to do more with less and that it is starting impacting morale.
Adding New Federal Locality Pay Areas for 2014
Federal employees in a number of metropolitan areas are likely to be included in new locality pay areas in 2014.
Take This Job and…
A letter carrier got a little too bullish in dealing with unpleasant working conditions at the agency and now finds he is out of a job. Read how.
FedSmith.com Users Say ‘No’ to Arming TSA Agents
Results from a recent poll indicate that FedSmith.com users overwhelmingly oppose the idea of arming TSA agents at airports and public transportation facilities.
The Best Public-Speaking Tip I’ve Ever Gotten
You can save yourself a lot of anxiety about your upcoming presentation — if you follow this simple bit of advice.
CBO Deficit Reduction Proposals Would Impact Federal Employees
A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office makes a myriad of proposals designed to help put a dent in the growing federal debt, some of which would directly impact federal employees.
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