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Lawmakers Want an Executive Order Expanding Telework for the Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 17, 2020 10:06 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. SmithMarch 17, 2020 7:38 AM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 SmithMarch 16, 2020 5:40 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 SmithMarch 16, 2020 7:38 AM 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 SmithMarch 14, 2020 3:40 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 SmithMarch 13, 2020 4:08 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 SmithMarch 13, 2020 10:56 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Man teleworking at a coffee shop - a man is seen smiling as he sits at a table working on his laptop with a cup of coffee on the table in front of him

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 SmithMarch 11, 2020 7:12 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Rising financial trend line on the left side in green with a coronavirus cell in the middle and a red financial line to the right trending downward

The author says that the Coronavirus is the type of economic event that could change the path of Social Security.

Coronavirus: Calls to Protect Federal Employees Ramping Up

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 8, 2020 12:10 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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As concerns mount about the coronavirus, lawmakers are pushing for more protections for federal employees.

OPM Issues New Coronavirus Guidance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 7, 2020 2:54 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has released a new memo with questions and answers addressing pay, leave and telework with regards to the coronavirus.

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