What to Know About Federal Overseas Jobs
Here is a brief overview of some issues to consider before applying for or accepting a Federal overseas job.
Social Insecurity
How secure is the Social Security program? According to the Board of Trustees, trust funds will be exhausted three years quicker than earlier projections. In reality, the problem is more severe than it appears at first glance.
Bringing Travel Budgets ‘Back to Reality’
Congressman Dennis Ross (R-FL) has introduced legislation in response to the GSA conference spending scandal that aims to “bring federal travel budgets back to reality.”
Answering a Few Frequent Questions About a Roth TSP Account
Are you considering utilizing the Roth option in your TSP? Here are answers to a few frequent questions from readers about how the Roth option will work.
Congressman Seeks to Cut Lawmakers’ Pay
Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-KS) has introduced legislation that would cut pay of members of Congress by five percent and also eliminate future cost of living adjustments.
Congressman Introduces Legislation in Response to GSA Conference Scandal
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) has introduced legislation in response to the lavish conferences hosted by GSA.
Getting in Base Security’s Face Leads to Suspension
A Navy employee got aggressive with the shipyard’s security personnel resulting in his badge and clearance being pulled. Without a clearance he was suspended indefinitely from his job. He did not find much sympathy when he appealed.
How HR Should View ‘Critical Elements’
The author says that performance appraisals should serve to improve performance rather than just rate it.
IRS Takes Tax Fraud By Employees Very Seriously
This case involves an IRS examiner responsible for finding fraud in more complicated tax returns. He pled guilty to tax fraud and–not surprisingly–the agency fired him.
President Signs Memorandum Addressing Violence in Federal Workplace
President Obama has issued a memorandum intended to prevent and combat violence in the federal workplace. It will require federal agencies to develop policies to address the effects of domestic violence and provide assistance to employees who are experiencing domestic violence.
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