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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.

A Deceptively Simple Way To Improve Your Communication Skills

By Robbie HymanDec 14, 2012 9:15 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Your speech or presentation is about your audience, not you.

Christmas Eve and the Federal Employee

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 13, 2012 8:20 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What is the status of the petition filed with the White House to give federal employees an extra holiday on December 24th?

Is Your Agency the “Best Place to Work?”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 13, 2012 12:01 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2012 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings from the Partnership for Public Service indicate a decline in job satisfaction among federal employees in areas such as pay, rewards and advancement.

Smaller Government, Better Government?

By Timothy J. ClarkDec 11, 2012 5:23 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Innovative application of the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act can provide the American people with the assurance that we are getting better results with less government.

What are the Best States for Retirees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 10, 2012 2:10 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

If you’re curious about which states offer the most tax friendly environments for retirees, check out the interactive retiree tax map on the Kiplinger web site.

Scientists in a Bucket?

By Robbie HymanDec 7, 2012 6:04 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Why you shouldn’t write or say “loads of work,” “tons of support” or other phrases that don’t make literal sense.

Be a Storyteller

By Robbie HymanDec 7, 2012 5:53 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The best way to communicate an important point or insight is to put it into story form. Here’s why.

Obama Signs Bill Extending Deadline of Financial Disclosures

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 7, 2012 4:37 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

On Friday, December 7, legislation was signed into law extending the deadline for senior level employees to post financial information online.

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