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Furloughs May Result in Already Overworked Feds Being Asked to do More with Less

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Apr 11, 2013 6:08 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that due to furloughs from sequestration, it is likely federal employees will be asked to do more with less.

SES Members Show Greater Job Satisfaction Than Other Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 11, 2013 1:31 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Partnership for Public Service released a new study that indicates that members of the Senior Executive Service indicate greater job satisfaction overall than other federal employees.

Telework: Is the End in Sight?

By Steve OppermannApr 11, 2013 8:40 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The author discusses the Telework Enhancement Act and says that he believes it has made significant progress towards enhancing telework in government across three key areas.

President’s Budget Proposes Increased Retirement Contributions for Federal Workers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 10, 2013 12:09 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Although it is arriving about two months late, the White House has released its budget proposal for 2014 this week. The budget contains some recommendations that would directly impact the federal workforce including higher retirement contributions for current federal workers.

Apostrophe Catastrophes‎

By Robbie HymanApr 10, 2013 10:01 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author provides some tips on proper use of apostrophes in your writing.

Social Security vs. Federal Employees: Cumulative Pay Increases

By Robert F. BensonApr 9, 2013 5:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The author compares the historical pay increases of current federal employees to retirees on Social Security to see which group comes out ahead.

Paying It Forward To A Co-Worker And Friend

By Meiko S. PattonApr 9, 2013 8:36 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A California letter carrier found a unique way to “pay it forward” to his long time friend and co-worker.

Sequestration and the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

By Timothy J. ClarkApr 8, 2013 2:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author suggests that with the impacts from sequestration, now may be a good time to re-assess results from the 2012 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey in identifying a way ahead.

The “Chained CPI” and Your Federal Retirement Package

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 7, 2013 1:27 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The “chained CPI” seems more likely than it did when the concept was first announced. What is the chained CPI and how would it impact current and future federal retirees?

Pay Memoranda From OPM

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 5, 2013 10:52 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

OPM director John Berry issued two supplemental memoranda regarding pay adjustments in response to the president’s executive order that officially acknowledges the extension of the pay freeze through 2013.

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