MSPB to OPM and HR Community: Your Vacancy Announcements Stink
Federal job vacancies have a lot of potential but currently a wasted potential. The MSPB has recommendations to OPM and HR directors on how to improve them.
Military Housing is Improving Thanks to Private Sector Investment
Privatizing the military housing program has resulted in more and better housing for military personnel and their families
Postal Service employees not told about extent of anthrax threat
The USPS acted properly when it did not release information about anthrax contamination to employees.
Automatic Pay Raises for Congressmen and Retirees–Guess Who Gets a Better Deal
Congressional pay raises are automatic and went up 3.1% in 2003.
Hollywood and Politics: Are Feds Influenced by the Opinions of Celebrities?
Celebrities have gathered a lot of publicity for their position on the War in Iraq. Fedsmith readers speak out on the Hollywood celebrities.
Using Credit Cards at HUD – It’s Like Free Money
A GAO report finds significant problems with the use of government credit cards at HUD.
Feds on the Job–Do they Stay for Idealism, Money, or as an Employer of Last Resort?
A majority of poll respondents indicated they stay with the government because of the pay and benefits
Postal Service May Delay Rate Increase
Legislation likely to be approved by Congress may result in delaying the next postal rate increase until 2006.
Feds express strong opinions–for and against President Bush
A majority of respondents give the President a favorable job rating. Comments were strongly worded on both sides.
TSP Results are In: Most Stocks Give Small Positive Return in March
Most stock funds had a small positive return for March
