Pay & Benefits
Tips and Tricks for a Smoother Retirement
A look at how the process plays out in the real world.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Launches Investigation Into Feds' Bonuses
Republican leader targets data from specific agencies as well as governmentwide.
Pay & Benefits
Government Would Pair Service Dogs and Vets With Severe Post-Traumatic Stress Under Bill
Bipartisan legislation would match eligible post-9/11 vets with canines at VA's expense in $10 million pilot program.
Pay & Benefits
Autism Coverage, Diplomat Pay, Retirement Relief and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
Military Retirement Update: Welcome to the TSP!
A special report on the overhaul of the military retirement system.
Pay & Benefits
D.C.-Area Feds May Take Unscheduled Leave as Metro Shuts Down for 29 Hours
The Washington metro system will be shuttered for an emergency safety inspection.
Management
VA Backpedals on Changing Status of All Senior Executives
Non-medical senior executives would remain in Title 5, but department is still seeking greater control over firing them.
Pay & Benefits
House Republican Budget Would Revive Cuts to Feds’ Pay and Benefits
Fiscal 2017 blueprint also calls for more firings, demotions and suspensions.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Sees Bipartisan Future for Pro-Fed Legislation, Including Big Pay Raise
Opponents "denigrating federal service" are "damaging the American dream," he says.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Encouraged to Telework During Nuclear Security Summit in Late March
OPM urges agencies to let their employees take advantage of flexible work options to avoid traffic congestion in Washington, D.C.
Pay & Benefits
Most VA Senior Executives Pick Job Security Over Better Pay
On Tuesday, the Senior Executives Association plans to release full survey results before Senate hearing on VA proposal to ease hiring and firing of top career corps.
Management
Trump Wants to Make the Federal Government Huge Again
The Republican front-runner is tapping the resentments of white working-class voters—and promising to use federal power to address them.
Management
Feds: Tell Your Manager How You Really Feel -- With No Repercussions
OPM will start sending out the 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey at the end of April.
Pay & Benefits
Momentum for a 5.3 Percent Raise, the Stubborn Retirement Backlog and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Urge Pentagon to Postpone Cuts to Autism Coverage for Military Kids
Proposed reductions in reimbursement rates for a popular therapy offered under TRICARE would take effect on March 30.
Management
VA Senior Executives Feel 'Demoralized' and 'Betrayed' Over Latest Hiring and Firing Proposal
New survey shows department’s SES corps fear moving top career leaders out of Title 5 will hurt recruitment and retention efforts.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Look to Boost Pentagon's Civilian Workforce Through Hiring Reform
Bill would make it easier for temporary employees to get full-time jobs.
Pay & Benefits
A Fresh Look at How Much Money You Need To Retire
Don’t assume the same income percentage target applies to everyone.
Pay & Benefits