2% raise coming on January 1
The omnibus spending bill has been snagged in the Senate. As a result, federal employees will get a 2% raise on January 1st. The remainder will be paid retroactively.
Personnel in “trade agencies” are stretched says GAO
Increased responsibilities of America’s world trade have stretched the human resources of the federal agencies responsible for implementing the country’s trading policies.
The Designer Product of the Year From the Federal Government
New $20 bill listed as one of the best new products of the year
Federal Retirement Provisions: Employees vs. Congresspersons
The article compares retirement benefits for Congressional representatives and federal employees
Will December 26 be another holiday? Here are a few comments
Will the Friday after Christmas be a holiday this year? In some offices, hope springs eternal.
S Fund Continues to Shine for TSP Investors
TSP funds are all up for November
Money, Power and Temptation Can Lead to Problems
The Office of Government Ethics has released a report on conflict of interest prosecutions. Some ethics violations can get a person in serious trouble.
Full Employment for DOD HR Specialists and Attorneys
The author contends that pay for performance will not work in a government environment
Will Your Pay Raise Take Effect In January? Maybe Not
Controversial provisions in the huge spending bill may delay agency budgets and the federal pay raise
Federal Pay Raise vs. Private Sector: Who Comes Out Ahead in 2004?
Some employees are unhappy with the 2004 pay raise as the federal government is moving toward some pay for performance features in its pay structure. How does the 2004 raise compare to the private sector?
