Defense
Military retirement system should be overhauled, quadrennial review board says
Changes in benefits and incentives for attracting health care workers also are recommended.
Oversight
Federal employee groups, nonprofits cautiously optimistic about OPM nominee
Michael Hager has personnel experience in the public and private sectors -- and bipartisan good will.
Pay & Benefits
Human capital officers weigh challenges
Highlights of a panel discussion about the government's top personnel officials.
Oversight
New bill would protect contract employees from discrimination and harassment
Legislation increases federal agencies’ liability in whistleblower and bias cases.
Pay & Benefits
Senate passes bill to restore back pay to GAO employees
Legislation would offer lump sum to analysts who were denied salary increases under new pay system.
Pay & Benefits
Unions question TSA plan to extend whistleblower rights
Agreement with MSPB provides agency too much control for effective oversight, labor leaders say.
Pay & Benefits
Best Dates to Retire 2009
A guide to picking the perfect day to leave in order to maximize your benefits.
Pay & Benefits
House approves TSP automatic enrollment measure
The provision would protect board from legal action over automatic enrollment and self-directed funds.
Pay & Benefits
House backs new FERS sick leave policy
Measure would allow employees under newer federal retirement system to count unused sick leave toward their pensions.
Pay & Benefits
Life Investment
Participation in the TSP's newest fund offering has more than doubled since 2005.
Pay & Benefits
Defense plan prompts call for higher executive pay
Advocate for senior leaders says salary ceilings should be raised to attract top talent to an expanded list of high-level civilian jobs.
Pay & Benefits
GSA raises mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees
Following the IRS’ lead, GSA boosts rate 8 cents.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB: Competitive hiring on the decline
Managers are making greater use of special hiring authorities, even if they don't understand them fully.
Pay & Benefits
Federal human resources shops are slow to change
Lack of funding, leadership top concerns among HR professionals and researchers, report says.
Pay & Benefits
Long-Term Planning
Change is in the air for the government’s long-term care insurance program.
Pay & Benefits
Disabled employees make up less than 1 percent of the federal workforce
Treasury, Veterans Affairs and Education departments employ the highest number of disabled workers.
Pay & Benefits
Panelists say workforce issues will gain momentum under next president
Pay reform, telework will continue to dominate human capital agenda.
Pay & Benefits
Time Is on TSP’s Side
Lawmakers should not rush discussions of a bill that would decrease congressional oversight of the federal employee retirement savings plan.
Pay & Benefits
Federal employee union launches public service campaign
Effort promotes government jobs and seeks to erase negative images of civil servants.
Pay & Benefits