http://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/data-brings-out-disparities-in-promotions-performance-ratings/24799/Release of personnel statistics can help uncover discrimination and show progress – or lack thereof – in establishing a diverse workforce.Karen RutzickTue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/07/data-brings-out-disparities-in-promotions-performance-ratings/24799/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/06/duty-calls/24589/A look at the rules on pay and time off for jury duty.Karen RutzickThu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/06/duty-calls/24589/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/getting-to-the-ses/24528/Training and leadership programs can help employees get to the top of the civil service ladder.Karen RutzickThu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/getting-to-the-ses/24528/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/model-for-health-coverage/24496/Democrats in the 2008 presidential campaign turn to the federal employee program as a health care solution.Karen RutzickThu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/model-for-health-coverage/24496/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/still-pushing/24450/Short-term disability benefits and electronic retirement records remain high priorities for OPM Director Linda Springer.Karen RutzickThu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/still-pushing/24450/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/student-aid-chief-took-home-250000-in-bonuses/24421/Theresa Shaw, whose Education Department office is under scrutiny for its oversight efforts, was covered by special performance-based pay system.Karen RutzickMon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2007/05/student-aid-chief-took-home-250000-in-bonuses/24421/OversightTheresa Shaw, head of the Federal Student Aid office.Department of Educationhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/performance-based-perils/24383/Another federal organization that was supposed to be a model of personnel reform faces scrutiny.Karen RutzickThu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/performance-based-perils/24383/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/darfur-divestment/24339/Members of Congress want to know if investments in the Thrift Savings Plan are helping to fund atrocities in Sudan.Karen RutzickThu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/05/darfur-divestment/24339/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/04/move-around/24275/One of the upsides of working for the federal government is that you can jump to a new agency and keep your benefits.Karen RutzickThu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/04/move-around/24275/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2007/04/honey-pot/24236/The Thrift Savings Plan has grown into a $200 billion-plus retirement behemoth, but its nearly 4 million participants might be surprised to learn how their money is managed.Karen RutzickFri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2007/04/honey-pot/24236/Pay & Benefits - Retirement Planninghttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/04/paybanding-evolution/24226/New regulations give IRS supervisors more and more flexibility to set pay, as long as it’s not according to the General Schedule.Karen RutzickThu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/04/paybanding-evolution/24226/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/04/pay-ploy/24154/A new analysis tests the idea that alternate pay systems are a tactic to decrease pay.Karen RutzickThu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/04/pay-ploy/24154/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/04/caring-for-others/24117/How are federal employees handling their child care costs?Karen RutzickThu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/04/caring-for-others/24117/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/03/shielding-benefits/24053/Federal employment protects benefits where the private sector can’t.Karen RutzickThu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/03/shielding-benefits/24053/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/03/raising-expectations/23940/Can federal employees trust top officials' promises that they won't be denied salary increases in performance-based pay systems?Karen RutzickThu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/03/raising-expectations/23940/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/03/executive-extras/23892/Which agencies are the most generous when it comes to executive bonuses?Karen RutzickThu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/03/executive-extras/23892/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/03/budgeting-benefits/23824/Analysts suggest deficit reduction tactics that would make a dent in federal employees’ benefits.Karen RutzickThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/03/budgeting-benefits/23824/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2007/02/best-and-worst-rewards-share-your-stories/23793/Tell us about memorable rewards you’ve given or received in tight budget times, and learn from your colleagues.Karen RutzickFri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2007/02/best-and-worst-rewards-share-your-stories/23793/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/02/highest-honor/23779/Roughly one in 1.8 million federal employees receive the government’s top award for civilian service each year.Karen RutzickWed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/02/highest-honor/23779/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/02/exit-strategy/23738/Federal employees save more money and more time for retirement than the average American worker.Karen RutzickThu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/02/exit-strategy/23738/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/02/off-with-the-offsets/23687/Lawmakers still are trying to repeal Social Security offsets for government employees.Karen RutzickThu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/02/off-with-the-offsets/23687/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2007/02/freshman-missouri-senator-sets-out-to-tackle-government-waste/23657/Sen. Claire McCaskill, a former state auditor, says her office will pay close attention to Government Accountability Office reports.Karen RutzickFri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2007/02/freshman-missouri-senator-sets-out-to-tackle-government-waste/23657/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/02/free-advice/23613/How to get free financial tips from your federal colleagues.Karen RutzickThu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/02/free-advice/23613/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/01/supreme-court-upholds-legal-immunity-for-federal-employees/23591/Justices find the government can defend Forest Service employee for alleged act that was not part of his job description.Karen RutzickFri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2007/01/supreme-court-upholds-legal-immunity-for-federal-employees/23591/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/01/rating-benefits/23564/Federal employees say they are happy with time off and sick leave, but satisfaction falls off after that.Karen RutzickThu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2007/01/rating-benefits/23564/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watch