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Surveys and their results conducted with FedSmith.com readers

FedSmith.com Users Facing Higher Health Care Costs in 2014

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 21, 2013 5:42 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

According to the results of our latest survey, the overwhelming majority of FedSmith.com users are facing higher costs for their health care plans next year.

FedSmith.com Users Say ‘No’ to Arming TSA Agents

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 18, 2013 3:59 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Results from a recent poll indicate that FedSmith.com users overwhelmingly oppose the idea of arming TSA agents at airports and public transportation facilities.

Shutdown Having Impact on FedSmith.com Users

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 13, 2013 10:04 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Results from our latest survey indicate that the shutdown is having a direct and noticeable impact on FedSmith.com readers.

Shutdown Would Result in Furloughs for Many FedSmith.com Users

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 29, 2013 10:36 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Responses to a recent FedSmith.com survey indicate that most of our users would be furloughed if the government shuts down this week.

FedSmith.com Users Still Gloomy About OPM’s Retirement Processing

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 15, 2013 10:07 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Results of our recent survey indicate some improvement in the sentiment among our recently retired users about how OPM is handling their applications, but the frustration is still palpable.

Personal Email Accounts and Official Agency Business

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 11, 2013 2:44 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

One of our recent surveys asked our readers about the use of personal emails to conduct official agency business. The majority of those responding said that they do not use a personal email address for this purpose.

How Well is OPM Handling Your Retirement Application?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 8, 2013 7:07 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

Are you a retired federal employee? Has OPM’s backlog of retirement claims affected your ability to get your full annuity payment? Here’s your opportunity to share your experience.

FedSmith.com Users Say Ft. Hood Shooting is Act of Terrorism

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 28, 2013 3:47 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Respondents to the latest FedSmith.com survey overwhelmingly said they believe that the Ft. Hood shooting was an act of terrorism rather than workplace violence.

FedSmith.com Users Glum on Pay Raise Prospects

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 26, 2013 5:29 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

According to the results of our latest survey, a vast majority of FedSmith.com users believe that the pay freeze will continue into 2014.

FedSmith.com Users Overwhelmingly Reject Inclusion in New Health Care Program

By FedSmith.comAug 8, 2013 10:41 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

In a survey taken this week, readers strongly preferred remaining outside of the new health care exchanges.

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