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Presidential Rank Awards Making a Comeback

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 3, 2021 3:57 PM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 4:27 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

After being cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the Presidential Rank Awards are returning in 2021.

(Not) the Merit System Principles

By Jeff NealJun 5, 2018 12:41 PM | Updated: Jun 13, 2018 8:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Three individual post it notes on an orange background with the words 'join our team' written individually on each one; human resources/hiring concept

The author says the merit system has evolved into something that is not a merit system at all.

Can Congress Legislate Morale Improvements?

By Jeff NealJun 27, 2017 2:10 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2019 4:59 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
Business people jumping to celebrate success

Legislation intended to improve morale at DHS is advancing in Congress. How likely is it that the bill can truly have a positive impact on employee welfare?

House Passes Bill That Would Establish Employee Awards Program at DHS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 21, 2017 1:37 PM | Updated: Jun 26, 2017 1:17 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The House has passed legislation that would create a series of new initiatives to improve the morale of DHS employees.

Letters Showcase Spat Between Lawmaker and VA Deputy Secretary Over Bonuses for VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 21, 2016 3:24 PM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 3:44 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Deputy Secretary of the VA is unhappy about a law recently passed that limits awards and incentives for VA employees. However, the Chairman of the House VA Committee made it clear he won’t budge on repealing the bonus restrictions.

Restricting Federal Employee Awards for Fiscal Year 2017

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 22, 2016 12:53 PM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 2:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

OMB and OPM have released authorization levels for specified employee awards for the current fiscal year. Caps have also been removed for payment of other awards that were capped at fiscal year 2010 levels.

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June 20, 2025

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