Be Careful With Your Narratives
We all write narratives in our heads. “This is a dead-end job.” I’m not very technical.” Here’s why you shouldn’t.
FedSmith.com Users Still Gloomy About OPM’s Retirement Processing
Results of our recent survey indicate some improvement in the sentiment among our recently retired users about how OPM is handling their applications, but the frustration is still palpable.
Coburn Tells Federal Employees to Turn Off the Lights
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has introduced an amendment designed to reduce energy costs by requiring federal workers to turn the lights out in their offices when they leave at the end of the day.
MSPB Updates DoD Furlough Information September 10, 2013
The Merit Systems Protection Board has issued its latest guidance on DOD Furloughs dated September 10, 2013.
Personal Email Accounts and Official Agency Business
One of our recent surveys asked our readers about the use of personal emails to conduct official agency business. The majority of those responding said that they do not use a personal email address for this purpose.
Legislation Introduced to Stop Lawmakers’ Exemption from Obamacare
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to reverse the decision made by the Office of Personnel Management to exempt members of Congress from the Obamacare exchanges.
Federal Employee Groups Concerned About Health Care and Workers Comp Provisions
NTEU, NARFE, and AFGE are asking Congress to reject provisions in pending legislation that they say would undercut the federal employee health care and workers’ compensation programs.
Retirement Myths: Is Congress Considering Offering a Buyout to Federal Employees?
Is Congress about to pass a law that will offer generous VERA (early-out) and VSIP (buy-out) terms? The authors offer some insight on this common retirement myth.
How Well is OPM Handling Your Retirement Application?
Are you a retired federal employee? Has OPM’s backlog of retirement claims affected your ability to get your full annuity payment? Here’s your opportunity to share your experience.
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