Pay & Benefits
Leadership Turnover or Pay Freeze: What's to Blame for Low Morale at DHS?
Lawmakers and employee reps debate the root cause of poor rankings on job satisfaction.
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At Last, VA Electronic Access to All Your Military Records
Defense bill calls for electronic access starting Jan. 1.
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Mixed Reviews for Proposed Pension Contribution Hikes
Unions, lawmakers disagree on merits of compromise budget deal.
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VA Offers Conflicting Accounts of Claims System's 'Spontaneous' Shutdowns
IG says VBMS issues were reported as recently as August.
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Senior Executives Bash Pentagon’s Cuts to Bonuses
Decision will drive away top career officials at the Defense Department, SEA says.
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Proposed Budget Deal Offers Stability for Federal IT
The plan may make it harder to recruit top tech talent, though.
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Lawmakers Propose Self Plus One Option for Federal Health Program
The bipartisan budget deal includes a provision that expands health coverage choices for federal employees without dependents.
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Budget Deal Asks New Feds to Contribute More to Pensions
Bipartisan panel also asks military retirees to sacrifice, spares current workers.
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Will Feds Get Christmas Eve Off?
The holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, decreasing the likelihood of extra vacation.
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Defense Combat Pay, Bonus Authority At Risk
Bipartisan plan would fast-track legislation to avoid interruption of special military compensation.
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Federal Employee Unions Gain Members Post-Shutdown
Despite shrinking workforce, unions are growing.
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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.
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Retirement Claims Processed Nosedives in November
OPM barely makes a dent in the backlog, though progress remains ahead of schedule.
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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.
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OPM Will Be Better Informed About Storms This Winter
NWS seeks to improve predictions, expects ‘normal’ amount of snow.
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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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