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Reforming the Federal Bureaucracy

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 19, 2018 2:17 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A new report highlights problems in running an efficient federal government. Some of its proposed changes would directly impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.

Panel Discussion Looks at Federal Hiring/Firing Challenges

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 28, 2018 2:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Firing a federal employee is a complex process. A recent panel discussion looked at just how cumbersome it is and discussed some possible solutions.

Changes for Federal Employees Coming to the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 12, 2018 2:11 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The Trump administration’s new budget proposal is reportedly going to propose changes to performance rating systems and within-grade increases for federal employees. Here is a list of other possible proposals as well.

Pay Freeze Proposal is a Cry for Help

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldDecember 19, 2017 3:00 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The author says that determining proper pay for federal employees is more complex than simply proposing a pay freeze.

A Pay Freeze and Its Impact on Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 18, 2017 2:50 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A pay freeze can have a long term financial impact up to and through retirement for a federal employee.

First Steps in Changing Federal HR

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 12, 2017 4:30 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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With a new guidance memo from OMB, federal workers can start to see what new human resources policies will emerge impacting the federal workforce.

Legislation Reintroduced to Give Federal Employees 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 13, 2017 8:06 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced in the new Congress to give federal employees six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

The Inaugural Address and Its Impact on Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 23, 2017 5:43 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The Inaugural address provides clues as to how the Trump administration may view federal employee pay and benefits.

Proposed Changes to Federal HR: From Worst Case to Possible

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 16, 2016 5:57 PM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Many people expected a Hillary Clinton victory. Changes for federal employee pay and benefits may have been unlikely but now may have a greater chance of success. Here is a summary of possible proposals for change.

Worst Case Scenario: Proposed Cuts to Federal Pay and Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 16, 2016 12:32 PM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A “Comprehensive Policy Agenda for a New Administration in 2017” proposes changes for the federal workforce that would save about $330 billion by 2026. The proposals envision cuts to federal pay and benefits in a number of ways from changes to retirement, the federal leave program, and removing federal workers. Here is a summary.

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