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Sensitivity, Retirement and New Year’s Resolutions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 5, 2006 8:47 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Everyone lives with an accumulation of choices we have made over time. Some readers will retire early; others will never be able to retire.

The Stock Market Went Down–How Come Your TSP Is Up?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2006 8:38 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

All TSP investments had a postive return in 2005.

Picking the Best Appeal Procedure

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 4, 2006 7:32 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Can an employee of the judicial branch appeal to the MSPB based on prior service with the executive branch?

News, Gossip, Colorful Commentary and Federal Employment

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 3, 2006 8:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Combining the power of the internet with computer technology can be seductive. It can also be powerful and can threaten you federal job.

The Federal Employee “Hot Topics” of 2005

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 30, 2005 8:32 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Here is a list of the most popular articles among our readers in 2005.

Sweet Tea and Southern Bar-B-Que or California Wine and Sushi?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 29, 2005 8:17 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Who changed the pay tables and how will the changes affect our readers?

“Merry Christmas” is a “Content Violation”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 28, 2005 7:59 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Our readers have differing views about the celebration of Christmas and the role of religion in American life. But one agency says “Merry Christmas” is a “content violation.”

Show Me the Money!

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 23, 2005 12:01 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The percentages for the 2006 pay increases in the federal government are out now. But what are the actual dollar amounts of the salaries of some of the higher ranking government officials?

Merry Christmas! President Signs Pay Raise EO

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2005 7:36 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Bush signed an Executive Order late yesterday approving the 2006 pay raise for federal employees.

Power, Money, National Security, and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 22, 2005 8:49 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

How can we make government more effective and efficient? Probably not through continuous litigation of the same issue. Congress and the administration need to rethink the labor relations structure in agencies responsible for national security.

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