Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Unions Gain Members Post-Shutdown
Despite shrinking workforce, unions are growing.
Pay & Benefits
Feds’ Tension Over Possible Pension Changes Escalates
The budget conference committee could unveil its plan as early as Tuesday.
Nextgov
Marking Three Years of Telework Progress
Act requires agencies to establish expanded telework programs and notify all employees of their eligibility to telework.
Management
Progressive Dems to Obama: Raise Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Lawmakers say president can bypass Congress.
Nextgov
OPM to Agencies: Don't Forget to Expand Telework This Winter
Agencies must increase the number of telework-ready employees as part of continuity of operations plans.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Claims Processed Nosedives in November
OPM barely makes a dent in the backlog, though progress remains ahead of schedule.
Management
Ex-HR Chiefs: Some Federal Managers Just Can’t Manage
A trio of former OPM directors advocates for more accurate employee evaluations and a reassessment of federal compensation.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Will Be Better Informed About Storms This Winter
NWS seeks to improve predictions, expects ‘normal’ amount of snow.
Nextgov
For Some of Us, Recovery From War Is Its Own Hell
There’s an interesting debate going on in the comments on my Tuesday article.
Nextgov
VA Paperless Claims System ‘Spontaneously’ Shuts Down
The system also mixes up evidence between veterans’ files, lawmakers told.
Nextgov
Technology Can Drive Federal Hiring Reform
Feds must leverage tech to improve the applicant experience, HR software exec says.
Management
White House Makes Few Friends in Raising Contractor Pay Cap
Union and industry decry mandatory change in reimbursement level -- for different reasons.
Pay & Benefits
Obamacare Could Make FEHBP More Popular
It’s unclear how the extra enrollees would affect premiums.
Pay & Benefits
Amid Talks of Pension Contribution Hikes, Lawmakers Speak Out for Feds
Several legislators say federal employees have already sacrificed enough.
Nextgov
Master's Accreditation Benefits Federal Cyber Pros
Tuition assistance for information security program.
Nextgov
VA and Defense Chiefs Confront Reality of 700,000 Incarcerated Veterans
Conference focuses on vets jailed due to mental health, substance abuse.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Reminds Employees to Use or Lose Annual Leave
Policies on restoring excess leave are not affected by sequestration or the shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Makes Mostly Modest Gains in November
The federal employee retirement funds have seen three consecutive months of growth.
Pay & Benefits
Mass Transit Benefit Will Drop In 2014
The pre-tax cap on the monthly perk will fall $115, while the maximum parking benefit will increase $5.
Pay & Benefits