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Diversity in the Workforce: Petition Filed Asking President Not to Give Feds Holiday on Dec. 24th

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 19, 2012 9:34 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A reader who strongly believes federal employees should not have a paid holiday on December 24th has filed a petition asking the president not to make Christmas Eve an extra holiday this year.

GM to Buy Back 200 Million Government Shares

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 19, 2012 9:22 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

General Motors said Wednesday it will spend $5.5 billion to buy back 200 million shares of its stock from the government.

You Should Own at Least One of These Style Guides

By Robbie HymanDec 19, 2012 7:05 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

If your job involves using a computer, you should have a writer’s style guide nearby at all times.

Using an HSA: Tax Deduction Now, Tax-Free Money Later for Medical Expenses

FedSmith.com author Micah ShilanskiBy Micah ShilanskiDec 18, 2012 11:13 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

HSAs are special accounts designed to give you a tax deduction for qualified medical expenses.

The ‘Fiscal Cliff’ and the Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 18, 2012 8:31 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

The news on the “fiscal cliff” negotiations continues to flow freely. Some of the latest information makes mention of changes that could have an impact on the federal workforce.

Federal Employees ‘Day of Action’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 17, 2012 8:35 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Federal Workers Alliance has planned a protest on December 18 to pressure Congress not to cut the jobs of federal workers as part of a deal for the fiscal cliff negotiations.

Preparing for the Debt Ceiling Debate and the Impending “Fiscal Cliff”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 17, 2012 2:58 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How will your investment in the G fund and your federal retirement funds be used if there is no resolution on the debt ceiling?

Christmas Eve Holiday Petition Now Exceeds Required 25,000 Signatures

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 17, 2012 11:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

More than 25,000 people have now signed a petition asking President Obama to give Federal employees an extra paid holiday on December 24th.

Reduction in Force vs. VSIP

By Robert F. BensonDec 16, 2012 2:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Reduction in force (RIF) and VSIP (Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay) are two orderly, effective ways to shed groups of government employees. The author compares the two.

Treasury Dumps Remaining AIG Shares

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 15, 2012 11:24 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it today received payment from its final sale of AIG common stock.

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