Firing or Counseling? How Does the MSPB Decide?
Will the MSPB consider an agency’s penalty imposed against an employee? Here is an example.
OPM Director Resigns
Office of Personnel Director Kay Coles James resigned Monday, submitting her letter of resignation to President George Bush effective Jan. 31, 2005.
Taking the Stress Out of Your Investment Decisions
“Lifecycle funds” are coming to the TSP. Especially for those readers who don’t like to make investment decisions, this may be one of the least stressful decisions you will have to make.
Theory, Practice and Pay for Performance
What will make pay for performance work in federal agencies? The MSPB outlines factors this agency believes are critical for success.
Collins Outlines Agenda After Being Re-Elected Chair For 109th Congress
Senator Susan Collins has lofty goals for the year after being re-elected to serve as Chairman of the 109th Congress…
The Navy Ran This One The Right Way
Does an employee have a right to the highest graded vacant job available when demoted because of a RIF action?
Timing the Market with Your TSP Funds? Here’s What Happened in Recent Bull and Bear Markets
Many TSP investors panicked in the bear market. The result? They lock in their losses in the stock market and gave up the big gains that followed.
Happy New Year From The TSP–You Are Now A Big Step Closer To Financial Security In Retirement
All TSP funds provided a solid rate of return in 2004.
Pay, Benefits And Retirement: Ten To Remember In 2004
Top stories appearing on FedSmith.com in 2004.
No Christmas Gift for This Former Fed
A former federal employee was erroneously paid more than $18,000 in annuity payments. Does he have to pay it back? The court says “yes.”
