FERS Phased Retirement: How and Why?
How does phased retirement for federal employees under FERS work?
Phased Retirement
Is Phased Retirement Right For You?
Is phased retirement right for you? Here is an overview of how the program works.
Phased Retirement Coming to DoD
Phased retirement may be a solution in search of a problem. Agencies have been slow to implement it and reception by federal employees has been languid. DoD is now moving out to implement the program.
Is Phased Retirement The ‘New Coke™’ of Civil Service Reform?
The author says that phased retirement was a program designed to help federal employees ease into retirement while also helping agencies get their replacements up to speed. However, the program has largely been a bust so far in terms of its participation levels. He explains why he believes this to be the case.
Phased Retirement: Just the Facts
There has been a lot of talk about phased retirement, particularly its pros and cons. This article is not debating the merits of phased retirement; it’s “just the facts” in a handy bulleted list.
Phased Retirement: Will It Be a Reality in Your Agency?
In theory, federal employees who are eligible can start applying for phased retirement on November 6. Some federal agencies are not yet implementing the program and they also have discretion not to implement the program at all.
What We Know So Far About Phased Retirement
Phased Retirement may finally be a reality for eligible federal employees desiring to phase into retirement, however, some agencies have said they will not allow employees to submit applications until 2015. The author offers considerations and practical examples for federal employees who may be considering utilizing the new phased retirement option.
Phased Retirement Moving Forward
What do you need to know about phased retirement before entering this program? Here are some key points that any phased retirement employee will want to know ahead of time.
The Unknown Alternative to Phased Retirement
The author says that the loss of the annuity supplement under phased retirement is a big disadvantage. However, he outlines a comparable alternative that could help offset this loss.
Phased Retirement for Feds: Easing Into Retirement
OPM has issued rules on phased retirement—a new program that will allow federal employees to work part-time while also receiving a portion of their federal pension.
