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OMB Tells Agencies to Limit In-Person Contact, Maximize Telework to Combat Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 18, 2020 9:22 AM | Updated: Mar 30, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OMB has issued another memo for agencies with action items to take to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

More Telework? Absolutely. But Far More is Needed During the Coronavirus Pandemic

By Jeff NealMar 18, 2020 6:50 AM | Updated: Jul 28, 2020 5:24 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says that telework is an important tool to combat the coronavirus, but it is not the only solution for agencies to consider.

Lawmakers Want an Executive Order Expanding Telework for the Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 17, 2020 10:06 AM | Updated: Mar 30, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A group of Senators have asked President Trump to issue an executive order with clear direction expanding telework in response to the coronavirus.

Has the Financial Panic of 2020 Affected Your Investment Decisions?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 17, 2020 7:38 AM | Updated: Mar 30, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
A man sits at his desk with his head in his hands appearing stressed out about his financial investments; financial graphs are pictured on the computer screens in front of him and there is paperwork on the desk

Imagining how a financial panic will feel is different than actually going through one. Are you now ready to pack it in and sell all of your stock funds?

Coronavirus Guidelines from the White House

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 16, 2020 5:40 PM | Updated: Aug 22, 2022 1:09 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The White House is asking all Americans to do their part to combat the spread of the coronavirus. It has released new guidelines to facilitate this effort.

Can Telework Help the Government Stop the Coronavirus?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 16, 2020 7:38 AM | Updated: Sep 3, 2021 12:09 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
A millennial aged man is seen conducting telework in his kitchen as he talks on the phone and looks at a document with his laptop and a cup of coffee sitting on the counter in front of him

The federal government is pushing telework as a way to help contain the coronavirus and keep agencies operational. Do you think it can work?

DoD Orders Halt of All Domestic Travel for Agency Personnel

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 14, 2020 3:40 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2020 5:39 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Defense Department has ordered a stop of all agency related domestic travel to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus.

OMB Calls for Expanded Telework, Leave Options for Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 13, 2020 4:08 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2020 5:38 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Management and Budget is asking federal agencies to make full use of telework and leave options to protect federal employees who are most at risk from the coronavirus.

Tips to Turbocharge Your Telework Experience

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 13, 2020 10:56 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2020 5:38 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Are you planning to telework to combat the Coronavirus? These are some tips to enhance your experience.

Will Social Security Catch the Flu?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMar 11, 2020 7:12 AM | Updated: Mar 21, 2020 5:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that the Coronavirus is the type of economic event that could change the path of Social Security.

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