Pay & Benefits

Feds’ Tension Over Possible Pension Changes Escalates

The budget conference committee could unveil its plan as early as Tuesday.

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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.

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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.

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VA Paperless Claims System ‘Spontaneously’ Shuts Down

The system also mixes up evidence between veterans’ files, lawmakers told.

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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

Amid Talks of Pension Contribution Hikes, Lawmakers Speak Out for Feds

Several legislators say federal employees have already sacrificed enough.

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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

2014 Military Pay Raise Guaranteed

The president’s recommended 1 percent pay increase for troops will go into effect if Congress can’t agree on legislation before Dec. 31.