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Politically Active, Politically Aware, Dissatisfied with Political Process

By FedSmith.comAug 10, 2007 7:45 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Readers are politically active and politically aware and fairly evenly divided between the major parties. But dissatisfaction with the tone and the length of the campaigns comes through loud and clear.

Kicked out of SES, Resigned As a GS-15, Lost in Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 10, 2007 7:20 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A former SES employee who was reassigned to a GS-15 job resigned and then argued he was constructively removed because of sex discrimination and intolerable working conditions. He went to federal court to argue his case but did not make a convincing case.

When Bad Supervisors Happen to Good People: The Price of Poor Supervision

By Steve OppermannAug 9, 2007 8:12 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Poor supervision drives good employees away. What problems do they create and how do good intentions go wrong? Here are some examples and problems that can be avoided.

Applying for a Promotion or New Job? Don’t Make These Mistakes on Your Resume!

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 8, 2007 7:20 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Most people have to write a resume at one time or another. How you present yourself on paper can make the difference between getting a new job or promotion and not being seriously considered. Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid in writing your resume.

FBI Raid on Congressman’s Office Leads to Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 5, 2007 9:20 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

An FBI raid on the office of Congressman William Jefferson led to a court case. The FBI was investigating allegation of bribery. The court held that some items should be returned to the Congressman.

Do You Have an Estate Plan?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 3, 2007 7:48 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Estate planning is something that most of us intend to do but few of us get around to actually doing it. Perhaps this will give you an incentive to get around to it.

Average Federal Employee Compensation in 2006: $111,180

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 2, 2007 9:06 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What is the value of the compensation package for the average federal employee in 2006? Would you believe $111,180?

Dance to the Music

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 2, 2007 6:45 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

This years trustee’s report indicated that Social Security would become insolvent in 2041, with Medicare hitting insolvency in 2019. Should we cut benefits, raise taxes, raise the retirement age or just ignore it?

TSP Stock Funds Hit With Losses For 2nd Month

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 1, 2007 11:21 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

TSP stock fund investors will see a reduction in their stock returns for the second month in a row as the fund reflect the overall direction of the stock market. Here are the results for the TSP funds for July 2007.

Dog Walk Leads to Federal Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 1, 2007 7:21 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A Park Police Officer stopped and arrested a man for violating the Washington, DC dog leash law and for assault on a police officer and the dog walker spent the night in a DC jail. The dog walker sued the federal employee in her personal capacity and the case went to federal court.

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