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Is It Time to Clear Your Digital Clutter?

By Robbie HymanSep 20, 2012 7:42 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Leadership Leave a comment

The author says that digital clutter (a maze of computer icons, unread emails, new voicemails, etc.) are harmful to your productivity and should be regularly cleaned just as cluttered physical items would need to be.

FedSmith.com Users Are ‘Very Confident’ in Their Ability to Retire

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 18, 2012 10:30 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

In a recent survey, we asked prospective retirees how confident they were in their savings and ability to retire. A majority reported being “very confident.”

The Agency Gets Three Strikes Against It in this Court Decision

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithSep 18, 2012 6:45 AM Categories Court Cases, Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A letter carrier fired for “improper conduct” when he allegedly struck his supervisor, has been handed a victory when the appeals court threw out the case and ordered the Merit Systems Protection Board to go back to the drawing board.

A Look at the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

By Jason KaySep 17, 2012 6:41 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

If your career goals include leadership or management in the public service or government arena, then it’s worth considering the PMF.

Extended Pay Freeze One Step Closer to Reality

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 13, 2012 9:02 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The House of Representatives approved a $1.047 trillion stopgap spending bill on Thursday to avert a government shutdown. In accordance with a recent directive from President Obama, this means federal employees will have an extended pay freeze if it passes Congress.

Whistleblowing is Not a Slam Dunk Defense in Termination Action

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithSep 13, 2012 7:43 AM Categories Court Cases, Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

An HR specialist who played fast and loose with the agency’s rules and procedures could not fend off his termination with a whistleblower defense where the agency proves it would have removed him despite the alleged whistleblowing.

Sammies Award Recipients Announced

By FedSmith.comSep 12, 2012 9:19 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Partnership for Public Service has announced it is presenting nine Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies) at a Washington, D.C. gala on September 13 to public servants who are making high-impact contributions to the health, safety and well-being of Americans.

Carrier Thwarts Burglary Attempt

By Meiko S. PattonSep 12, 2012 8:54 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

On a recent delivery to a customer’s home, Santa Ana, CA letter carrier Azucena Miranda helped alert authorities about a burglary at the home.

FedSmith.com Celebrates 10 Years

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 12, 2012 6:19 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

As FedSmith.com celebrates its tenth anniversary, co-founder Ian Smith looks back at the company’s history.

Risk Tolerance and Retirement Planning

By Michael Canet, JD LLMSep 11, 2012 6:42 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author points out that when planning for retirement, you must factor risk into potential returns in order to gain a full understanding when planning your investment portfolio.

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