White House Plan Would Shift Pay Funds
Under the Bush administration’s proposed overhaul of federal pay setting—which would apply to both white- and blue-collar employees—performance would play …More
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The GAO report also pointed out many barriers identified in previous studies to taking action against poor performers, including the …More
Issues for Reformed Systems
The upcoming DHS and DoD will not only link raises more closely to performance measures but also will deny pay …More
Perceptions on Issue Differ
The GAO report also noted, however, there is a perception in the workforce that the performance problem is larger. For …More
Relatively Few Poor Performers, GAO Says
Relatively few federal employees can be deemed “poor performers” although “even a small number of poor performers can have a …More
Expert’s View: Benefits When You Live Outside the U.S.
If you are a federal retiree or survivor and live outside the United States or its territories and possessions, there …More
Senate Watched for Signal on Reforms
As the Senate drafts its version of the key annual spending bill for federal employees (HR-3058, the Transportation-Treasury appropriations bill), …More
DHS Also Planning Phase-In
After making its new personnel rules effective—assuming they are not blocked by court action–DHS plans to begin phasing in its …More
Latest on DoD Schedule
DoD’s latest implementation plan calls for making the revised labor-management system effective for all bargaining unit employees late in this …More
More Action Pending at DoD, DHS
The Department of Homeland Security has agreed to delay by two weeks, until August 15, the implementation of its new …More
TSP to Launch L Funds August 1
The Thrift Savings Plan has set an August 1 launch date for its lifecycle (L) funds, which have been in …More
Administration Proposes Pay, Other Reforms
The Bush administration has put into formal legislative language a plan it has advocated since the start of the year …More
Some Differences in Data on Women
According to the OPM report, women represented 44.0 percent of the federal workforce in 2004, compared to 45.5 percent overall. …More
OPM Reports on Makeup of Workforce
The Office of Personnel Management has released its annual Federal Equal Opportunities Recruitment Program report, a statistical report on the …More
Ins and Outs of Catch-Up Contributions
The form to use for a catch-up contribution is the TSP-1-C. When you submit your election you will elect a …More
TSP Catch-Up Contributions Reminders
Employees are eligible to make catch-up contributions to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts of up to $4,000 if they are …More
Expert’s View: Are Medigap Plans for You?
Those covered by both FEHB and Medicare often wonder if they need to buy a Medigap plan, writes benefits expert …More
Make Case for Telecommuting, Navy Advises
The Navy’s telework coordinator recently issued advice to Navy civilian employees that is equally germane to employees of other agencies …More
Other Pay Changes Outlined
Other changes in the rules include: When an employee’s official worksite is changed, the employee’s rate of basic pay must …More
Changes for Special Raters
The regs also carry out several changes for special rate employees, who are white collar employees getting additional pay for …More
Guidance on Miscellaneous Pay Changes
The Office of Personnel Management has issued guidance to agencies on its recent interim regulations carrying out various changes ordered …More
Senate Would Fully Fund DHS Personnel System
The Senate version of an appropriations bill (HR-2360) covering the Department of Homeland Security would not follow the House’s lead …More
Spending Bill Continues Familiar Provisions
The House version of the Transportation-Treasury spending bill continues several provisions that have been part of that annual bill for …More
OPM Prods Agencies on Child Care Subsidies
The Office of Personnel Management has sent agencies a memo urging them to make greater use of the child care …More
Guidance Issued on Suitability Determinations
The Office of Personnel Management has issued a memo to agency personnel directors clarifying when agencies may initiate a “suitability” …More
DoD Sets Policy on Extended FEHB
The Defense Department has set policies on authority granted in its current year authorization bill (PL 108-375) allowing agencies to …More
Expert Views: The FERS Age Reduction Penalty and How to Avoid It
When it comes to retiring early, FERS employees have a big advantage over their CSRS counterparts, writes benefits expert Reg …More
Guidance on ‘3Rs’ Revisions
The Office of Personnel Management has put out additional guidance on certain aspects of the government’s revised authorities for recruitment, …More
Risk/Reward Profile also a Factor
Meanwhile, the launch of the L funds will provide an opportunity for investors to consider whether their asset allocations are …More
TSP Funds All Positive in June
The small U.S. company stock (S) fund led in returns for the Thrift Savings Plan in June, ending the month …More
