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.
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.
Pay & Benefits