OPM: NSPS Is Officially Dead
The Office of Personnel Management recently released a memo that officially removes the Department of Defense and Office of Personnel Management regulations concerning the National Security Personnel System (NSPS).
Proposed Pay Increase for Federal Workers in 2013
The White House intends to propose a 0.5% pay increase for civilian federal employees in 2013.
New Performance Appraisal System Announced for SES
OPM Director John Berry and OMB Deputy Director for Management and Chief Performance Officer Jeffrey Zients recently announced a new performance appraisal system for members of the Senior Executive Service.
Magic 8 Ball 2012: Should I Retire This Year?
What can federal employees expect in 2012? While no one can know for sure, the author offers some considerations you can take into account to help you be prepared for whatever the future brings.
Sometimes It Hertz to Rent a Car and Other Travel Tips: Part Two
This retired federal employee has used some of his time since joining the ranks of “former” federal employees to travel around the world. Here are some of his tips and suggestions to make the best use of your time and money.
Nominations Being Accepted for Annual ‘Sammies’ Awards
The Partnership for Public Service announced today that nominations are open for the 2012 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America medals. Nominations may be submitted through January 18, 2012.
How Did Your TSP Funds Fare in 2011?
2011 was a very volatile year for the stock market. Despite the volatility, the C fund finished up slightly for the year but the bond funds were the bigger winners.
What is Going on at FAA?
Since our article concerning secret FAA NATCA negotiations was posted various FedSmith authors and editors have gotten emails (other than the comments already posted), saying that we missed all or part of the story. We decided to share this information with our readers.
2012 Paid Federal Holidays
Current federal employees get ten official holidays in 2012 as defined by OPM.
Labor and Employee Relations Highlights of 2011
Each new year, we take a look back to determine whether those who labor in the public interest and get in trouble have gotten smarter or tell a better story or do not try to make a bad case worse by going on the record. It has not happened yet.
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