Pay & Benefits

Only Some New Hires Are Contributing the Full Amount to Their Pensions

Most federal employees will owe higher pension contributions retroactively, once their pay systems can accommodate new rates.

Pay & Benefits

The 4 Keys to Boosting Your Savings

Tips on maximizing your Thrift Savings Plan investments.

Nextgov

This Is Who Actually Enrolled in Obamacare

About 28 percent of enrollees were in the vital 18-to-34-year-old range.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Inches Forward in April

All but the S Fund, which dropped 2.47 percent, saw positive returns last month.

Management

Defense Acquisition Reform Could Include Pay Hikes for Program Managers

Pentagon deputy Kendall says “people matter” more than organizational policies in cutting weapons costs.

Nextgov

The Death of the Federal Snow Day?

'This really isn’t just about teleworking anymore,' Tangherlini says.

Pay & Benefits

House Once Again Targets VA Bonuses

Lawmakers clear legislative provision that would eliminate senior executives’ performance awards in fiscal 2015.

Oversight

House Approves Sixth Consecutive Congressional Pay Freeze

Retiring lawmaker notes the provision may set a precedent that’s difficult to reverse.

Oversight

How to Fix Dysfunction in Washington

American politics suffers when Congress abdicates its proper role.

Nextgov

The FCC Chief Just Told the Cable Execs to 'Put Away Their Party Hats'

The chairman warned the industry it faces tough regulation should it abuse its newfound internet leeway.

Defense

Sexual Assault Reports Are Up 50 Percent in the Military

Jump is likely due to increased confidence in the system, not more crimes.

Defense

The Pentagon Is Reviewing Its Grooming Policies For Racial Bias

List of newly unauthorized hairstyles includes twists and other natural hairstyles popular among African American women.

Management

The Top 10 Trust Terminators

Here are some surefire ways to undermine your employees and their loyalty.

Pay

Bill would prevent scofflaw feds from receiving bonuses

Two senators have introduced a bill that would prohibit bonuses for federal employees who are not in good legal standing, or who have outstanding conduct issues at their agency.

Pay

House freezes own pay

The House has voted to freeze the pay of its members for the sixth year in a row.

Employee Policy

FEC attorney, Air Force employee disciplined in Hatch Act cases

The Office of Special Counsel this week announced the results of two Hatch Act investigations in which federal employees were found to have engaged in partisan political activity in the workplace.

Pay & Benefits

House Republicans Aren’t Budging on Military Compensation

Lawmakers want more studies and reviews.

Nextgov

OPM Innovation Lab Can't Say If It's Actually Helpful, GAO Finds

The two-year-old lab is prepping to launch several deep dive projects.

Defense

Snowden Draws Standing Ovation at 'Truth-Telling' Awards Ceremony

NSA leaker demands accountability for intelligence chief Clapper's 'lies.'

Management

15 Easy Ways to Beat Anxiety Now

Some changes throughout the day can keep you from feeling overwhelmed.