Skip to content
  • FS
  • Retirement
  • Pay & Benefits
  • HR
  • Agency News
  • Topics
    • TSP News
    • OPM Updates
    • Workforce News
    • Court Cases
    • Leadership
    • Q&A
  • Authors
FedSmith.com

The Good, Bad and Ugly Of Personnel Reform

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 14, 2005 7:42 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Observations on proposed personnel reforms.

“Collective Begging” Returning to Federal Labor Relations Program?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 11, 2005 8:06 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The new personnel system for the Department of Defense will look much different and result in much less participation by unions in day-to-day affairs of the agency

GAO Backs DHS Personnel Reform, But Warns Timing Is Everything

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 11, 2005 7:45 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

GAO backs principles underlying new DHS personnel system, but said implementation is the key.

FAA Union Files Class Action Age Discrimination Suit Against Agency

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 10, 2005 5:22 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

FAA Union Files Class Action Age Discrimination Suit Against Agency

“You’re Sad? Too Bad”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 9, 2005 7:58 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Several airport screeners argue they were short-changed by the government when their salary did not match the promise given when they were first employed. The court concludes they have a strong moral argument but do not have a legal one.

2.3% in 2006? Pay raise drama begins in earnest

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 7, 2005 7:08 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Pay parity has become a mantra for some Congressional representatives and it has worked on the floor of Congress. The political environment is different this year and the results may not be the same.

Once Again, The Cart Before the Horse

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 6, 2005 7:48 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Pay for performance in the federal government is likely to have problems

GSA Publishes 2005 POV Rates for Official Travel

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 4, 2005 7:30 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The General Services Administration has increased reimbursement rates for federal employees who use privately owned vehicles while on official travel.

Your Best Date to Retire in 2005

By Tammy FlanaganFeb 4, 2005 7:12 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is the best day to retire in 2005? It depends on several factors. This article describes the factors readers need to consider before deciding.

Blair Becomes Acting OPM Director

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 3, 2005 6:34 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Dan Blair became acting director of OPM effective Feb. 1, 2005.

Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page996 Page997 Page998 Page999 Page1,000 Page1,001 Page1,002 … Page1,039 Next →

Take Our Poll

Do you believe a college degree should be a requirement to get a federal job?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Free Email Lists

Subscribe to our free email list to get our news updates in your inbox.

Use a personal email if possible (i.e. Gmail); some agencies restrict emails from lists
Choose Lists:

Daily TSP Performance

April 13, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8226 +0.04% +1.20%
F Fund $21.0018 +0.19% +0.57%
C Fund $110.5436 +1.02% +0.94%
S Fund $105.0498 +1.87% +4.62%
I Fund $60.7029 +0.66% +9.39%
L Income $29.8599 +0.31% +2.11%
L 2030 $59.8110 +0.58% +2.95%
L 2035 $18.2645 +0.68% +3.31%
L 2040 $70.1473 +0.74% +3.48%
L 2045 $19.4374 +0.79% +3.63%
L 2050 $43.1232 +0.84% +3.78%
L 2055 $22.3578 +0.99% +4.33%
L 2060 $22.3551 +0.99% +4.33%
L 2065 $22.3524 +0.99% +4.33%
L 2070 $13.2479 +0.99% +4.33%
L 2075 $11.5721 +0.99% +4.33%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

Archives

Popular Tags

AFGE Annuity Backlog Bargaining Budget COLA COVID CSRS Data Breach Donald Trump Election Employee Relations Executive Order FedSmith Polls FEGLI FEHB FERS FLRA FRTIB GAO General Schedule Government Shutdown Hatch Act Hiring Holidays Inflation Insurance IRA IRS Labor Relations Locality Pay Medicare MSPB Official Time OPM Pay Raise Postal Service Proposed Legislation Roth Social Security Taxes Telework Travel TSP Unions VA Vaccinations

FedSmith.com is a certified Ezoic Premium publisher
© 2026 FedSmith Inc. All rights reserved.
  • About
  • Write for Us
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use