Pay & Benefits
The Five Agencies Where Morale is Dropping the Most
The federal workforce isn't particularly happy overall, but these agencies have seen the biggest declines.
Defense
Pay Raise for Troops Still Up in the Air
Congress has to decide before the end of the year whether it will grant a 1 percent or a 1.8 percent boost in 2015.
Pay & Benefits
Open Season Workshop, TRICARE Blunder, Telework and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
A Perk for Federal VIPs: Park Service’s Mountain Getaway
Vice President Biden offers to reimburse NPS for his stay at a cabin in Grand Teton National Park.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Enrollees Can Contribute $500 More Next Year
The IRS increased the cap on individual contributions to $18,000 for 2015.
Pay & Benefits
Three Charts That Explain Feds' Low Morale in 2014
Most are worried the wrong people are being promoted, and confidence in leadership continues to decline.
Pay & Benefits
Invest More in TSP, Says Head of World's Largest Asset Management Firm
BlackRock CEO fears employees are failing to get the most out of their retirement accounts.
Defense
Lawmakers Urged to Reverse Planned Cuts to Some Travel Per Diems
Defense civilians on long-term travel will receive less money for lodging beginning on Nov. 1.
Management
Where to Find the Government’s Happiest Employees
Science agencies once again boast the most content workers, according to a new survey.
Pay & Benefits
Vets Have Less Faith in Merit-Based Federal Promotions Than Their Peers
Annual governmentwide survey of feds shows concerns over fairness in the workplace and senior leadership.
Pay & Benefits
Infographic: No, Millennials in Government Don't Love Their Jobs Either
Younger respondents to OPM's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey report lower satisfaction in their jobs.
Management
Burden of Proof: The New Reality for Senior Execs at VA
Fired executives have few options under final reform rules.
Pay & Benefits
Health Care Scam, Scholarships, Flu Shots and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirees to Receive a 1.7 Percent COLA for 2015
Employee groups say the bump won’t keep pace with the rising costs confronting seniors.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Delays Until April Changes to Autism Coverage for Military Kids
Department is holding off on cutting reimbursement rates for one-on-one therapy after families complained.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Battling Ebola in Africa Must Work 42 Days Before Bonus Pay Kicks In
For those on temporary assignment, hardship adjustment is not retroactive to their first day in the region.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Paid Hundreds of Employees to Not Work for at Least One Year
Agencies use administrative leave largely to pay employees facing disciplinary action, report finds.
Pay & Benefits