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Two Tips to Improve Your Writing that You Haven’t Heard Before

By Robbie HymanDec 1, 2011 2:35 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Leadership Leave a comment

You will do your best writing during those times when you are at your clearest and most focused. Here are a couple of ideas to help you get there.

Federal Employees’ Pay Freeze Could Be Extended to Cover Payroll Tax Cut

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 30, 2011 2:36 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Senate is currently debating a possible payroll tax cut extension, and one plan being discussed includes an additional three year pay freeze on the federal workforce.

Federal Government Relocation Assistance

By Jason KayNov 30, 2011 7:06 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Whether you are a new hire or an existing federal employee transferring to a new job, you may be able to receive relocation assistance and other benefits. Here are a few questions to help you determine whether you are eligible.

Locker Room Behavior — Pants Dropping, Sex Banter — Merits Demotion

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Nov 29, 2011 8:13 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently ruled the U.S. Postal Service was justified in demoting a supervisor to a non-managerial position after he consistently made inappropriate comments and, at one point, dropped his pants at work.

Federal Employee Pay Freeze and Extra Time Off for Christmas

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 28, 2011 9:08 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Will federal employees get extra time off (with pay) during the holiday season? With a multi-year pay freeze in effect, some agencies may use their authority to grant more time off.

President Extends Labor Relations Council Until 2013

By Bob GilsonNov 28, 2011 4:52 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The President has extended the Labor Relations Council until 2013 via a recent executive order.

Berry to Congress: OPM Retirement Backlog is Bad, Will Get Worse

By Robert F. BensonNov 26, 2011 8:10 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Reports have been in the news about OPM’s poor performance regarding processing annuity payments for new retirees. What is the real cause of this problem?

Individual and System Performance – Pass or Fail?

By Timothy J. ClarkNov 22, 2011 8:46 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

In the absence of a method for assessing organizational performance, a pass-fail appraisal for civil servants, as opposed to a tiered system, may be the least destructive option.

OPM Releases Hilarious Union Official Time Report

By Bob GilsonNov 20, 2011 8:44 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The author suggestions that anyone in need of a good laugh should read OPM’s recent report on union official time use in the government.

Politics, Federal Unions and Avoiding the Federal Pay Freeze at the FAA

By Bob GilsonNov 20, 2011 11:25 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Are there secret negotiations going on between the FAA and a union to preserve future salary increases and the “official time” given to union representatives?

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