According to a new report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), Baby Boomer and Generation X households that have a defined benefit pension plan accrual at retirement age are nearly 12% less likely to run short of money for basic needs and healthcare costs.
In part III of the series on managing telework, the author addresses the questions that can arise with respect to telework and inclement weather.
An OPM report shows that veterans’ rights in the federal hiring process contributed to more veterans being added to the federal workforce.
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals told the FLRA it deserved deference in the interpretation of the federal labor law but exceeded its authority when it interpreted a law the Air Force was charged to administer.
The Partnership for Public Service, in conjunction with Booz Allen Hamilton, interviewed leaders who were part of the creation of Department of Homeland Security and Office of the Director or National Intelligence. The research indicated that many people involved felt there were initially mission overlaps and policy shortfalls.
Federal employees often work in obscure locations providing a service that many Americans do not think of as being part of the federal government. Here is one example.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Thursday that he intends to introduce legislation when Congress reconvenes to “strengthen and preserve Social Security.”
Writing the four-part series, “What Kind of Change to the Civil Service System Is Really Needed?” elicited a lot of feedback from FedSmith.com readers. Here’s a sampling of what they said.
U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO), former state treasurer of Colorado, announced he will introduce legislation after the scheduled August recess that would put an end to the defined-benefit retirement plan currently available to members of Congress.
Travel problems? This retired federal human resources specialist provides advice on what to avoid in the name of frugality and how to have a more successful experience.
Loading ...
