Do You Still Want Pay Parity?
Many federal retirees will get a cost of living boost next year of 3.3 percent. But active federal employees will get something less–perhaps the same 2.2 percent approved for military personnel or perhaps 2.7 percent.
Politics, Money, Heroes and Cads
What makes one person a hero and another one a disgrace to an institution? It seems the answers should be apparent but a recent chain of events, and the allure of federal employee benefits for more people, will make some a little more cynical.
Possible Changes to Your TSP Options
The investment world is changing and your TSP fund options are likely to change as well. Here are some possible future changes to your future retirement fund options.
Unintentional Humor From the Federal Bureaucracy
New technology can be threatening and it takes time to adapt. It takes some longer than others. In the meantime, one agency has unintentionally set itself as a target for humor and ridicule on the Internet.
Judging the Judge
A federal judge is usually thought of as having a lifetime appointment. That is not always the case. This federal bankruptcy court judge went to court to get his job back after his term expired and he was not reappointed.
Using Polygraph Tests to Hire New Feds Upheld by Court
Applicants for federal law enforcement jobs may have to pass a lie detector test to be hired according to a new court ruling that upholds the use of polygraph testing.
Palguta Receives Stockberger Award
John Palguta has been given the Stockberger Award for his contributions to the federal HR management program.
Why Work for Uncle Sam? Perhaps To Climb a Huge Rock
As the baby boomers working for Uncle Sam retire, a new generation will take their place. Some see the new generation as different and perhaps not as capable. Here is one new federal employee already making her mark on the government but in her own way and with her own priorities.
Road Rage
This federal lawyer went to court to get her job back but the court dismissed her appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Most Readers Oppose Expanding Federal Employee Benefits for ‘Domestic Partners’
A majority of readers are opposed to legislation that would open federal benefits to “domestic partners” but there are strong beliefs for and against the proposal.
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