Do Not Mess With the IRS
An IRS employee with tax and forgery problems is faced with removal, chooses to resign instead, and loses his appeals.
From the ‘Disgruntled Employee Handbook’ Files: BACK TO THE SUGGESTION BOX (Part 2)
The author makes a satirical point about the office suggestion box.
Your COLA for 2014: Higher or Lower than in 2013?
How much of a COLA increase will you see in 2014? How would the “chained CPI” impact this payment if it were enacted?
The Leadership Tool Most Leaders Are Scared to Use…
The author says that allowing yourself to sometimes be pulled instead of pushing in a direction can be a valuable skill for leaders to use.
Court Limits Federal Employee Appeal Rights in Security Cases
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important decision limiting review of federal agency decisions on an employee’s eligibility to hold a sensitive position even when it does not involve access to classified information.
Do You Understand the True Cost of Your Retirement Plan?
There are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration when identifying your savings options for retirement. Cost is not the only consideration, but an important one since fees can seriously erode your earnings.
One Last Time – Financial Rewards Improve Performance
The author analyzes a book which suggests that a pay for performance approach does not motivate employees.
How One Federal Employee Used Furlough Days to His Advantage
One federal employee found a productive way to use his furlough days: he used the extra time off to write a novel.
Do Your Words Reveal… Or Conceal?
Can’t understand what a document is actually saying? It could be that the author is actually using words to hide something.
Military Managers and Federal Unions: Ten Things to Keep in Mind
If you’re a military manager dealing with employees represented by a union, the minefields are common and not always where you think they are. The author suggests ten things to do or know that can keep your foot off the pressure plate. Military managers should read this and their advisors should forward them a copy.
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