Riding Out A Volatile Stock Market
Riding through the ups and downs of the stock market can be exasperating. Is this a good time buy more of the TSP stock funds or a good time to sell them?
House to Federal Employees: Write in “Plain Language”
Here is an issue with bipartisan support from our Congressional representatives. Congress apparently thinks that federal employees do not write well and intends to correct the problem. A bill has passed the House requiring agencies to use “plain language.” Haven’t we seen this before?
CSRS Employees and Redepositing Retirement Funds
When deciding whether or not to re-deposit money, the most important thing to consider is when did the service for which you received a refund end? If it ended before 10/01/90, breathe a sigh of relief. If it ended 10/01/90 or after, pay it.
Charge Card Abuse? Who Cares?
The issue of credit card abuse in government surfaces on a regular basis. Little seems to change. A new GAO report highlights a problem with purchase cards. The reaction of many in the government community is likely to be “Thanks for the report. We don’t really care.”
Overtime Pay and Federal Employees
Employees of the Bureau of Prisons argued that they were entitled to overtime pay. They lost before the Court of Claims and a federal appeals court decision leads to a similar conclusion.
Political Appointee Seeks Help from “Dear Abby”
Why would the head of a major federal agency be writing a letter to Dear Abby? Can this be good for a political appointee’s career?
10 Things Every Manager and Supervisor Must Know if the Organization’s Employees are Represented by a Union: Part Two
The article tests your labor relations savvy. You’ve answered the questions, now compare your answers with those of the author.
10 Things Every Manager and Supervisor Must Know if the Organization’s Employees are Represented by a Union: Part One
Are You a manager that deals with organized employees? Take this quiz and test your knowledge of labor relations.
FLRA General Counsel Nominated
President Bush has nominated a new General Counsel for the FLRA and a new Under Secretary for Management at DHS.
Writing Effective ECQ Statements
If you want to get into the Senior Executive Service, you will need the right combination of experience, confidence, and writing skill. This article will explain how to make your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) statements will stand out.
