Pay & Benefits

Fewer Senior Executives Are Getting Bonuses, And They’re Not Happy About It

Lack of performance awards is hurting morale and some are considering demotions or leaving government, study finds.

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.

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.

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.

Pay & Benefits

House Republicans Aren’t Budging on Military Compensation

Lawmakers want more studies and reviews.

Pay & Benefits

House Members Poised to Freeze Their Pay Again, Prompting an Uncomfortable Discussion

Upcoming vote sparks debate over whether congressional salaries are high enough.

Nextgov

A Hint of VA’s Mobile Gadget Plans

Are they too conservative?

Pay & Benefits

Bill Would Ban Misbehaving Feds From Getting Bonuses

Bipartisan Senate legislation also includes “clawback” provision to recoup bonus money from employees violating agency policy or the law.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Workforce Survey on Pay, Job Satisfaction Will Hit Employee Inboxes

OPM is sending out the 2014 survey over the next two weeks; workers have until early June to complete it.

Pay & Benefits

More Buyouts and Possible Reform at Broadcasting Board of Governors

BBG announces another round of incentives for employees to leave, as a House panel considers legislation to significantly restructure the agency.

Pay & Benefits

New Feds Will Owe the Government Retroactive Pension Contribution Payments …

Once agencies figure out how to charge them for the debt.

Management

Improving Training at Your Agency Just Got A Lot Easier

OPM and GSA team up to consolidate acquisition burden for agencies seeking human capital services.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Told to Tighten Security at Data Centers

Board overseeing federal retirement assets says it has bolstered safeguards.

Nextgov

More Tech Pros Are Earning Six Figure Salaries

Year over year job postings are up 162 percent for cybersecurity professionals.

Pay & Benefits

Warm Fuzzies On Tap For Federal Employees in May

The annual week-long celebration of public service kicks off on May 4 this year.

Pay & Benefits

You May Be Better Off Than You Think

Some employees are unaware of just how much retirement income they will have.