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
Agencies, unions clash over pay-for-performance programs
Senators say officials are moving too slowly to address issues raised by employees.
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Agencies to boost efforts to hire more disabled employees, report says
Virtual recruiting can make job candidates more comfortable, improve communication.
Pay & Benefits
No spike in TSP loans, withdrawals despite weak economy
Officials say the Thrift Savings Plan hasn’t experienced the same volatility as private sector 401(k) plans.
Defense
Lawmaker raises concerns over huge TSA personnel contract
House committee chairman wants specifics on how $1.2 billion deal would address agency’s persistent workforce problems.
Pay & Benefits
HR leaders have transition on their minds
Recruiting, performance management continue to top priority lists in chief human capital officer survey.
Defense
Officials call for dramatic boost in State Department staff
Ohio senator and others recommend a 16 percent increase in workforce in addition to more language and skills training.
Oversight
Bill seeks to ease disruptions caused by military service
Measure would require universities to refund tuition for service members who cannot complete course work because they were called to active duty.
Oversight
Panel votes to allow veterans to seek care closer to home
Bill would allow some who live more than 60 miles away from a VA hospital to receive services at a local facility.
Pay & Benefits
Racing the Clock
With the upcoming elections, Congress has even less time than usual to approve the 2009 pay raise.
Pay & Benefits
Unions call for pro-employee leaders at OPM, labor relations board
Federal Labor Relations Authority chairwoman resigns; union president praises “professional working relationship” with outgoing OPM Director Linda Springer.
Pay & Benefits
TSP automatic enrollment bill clears House committee
Legislation also would provide for a Roth IRA and the creation of TSP funds without Congress’ prior approval.
Oversight
House panel leaders introduce broad airline safety measure
Bill would create a whistleblower investigation office within FAA, and require a two-year cooling-off period for agency inspectors who go to work for an airline.
Oversight
Surveys show federal managers face major hurdles trying to do their jobs
Most respondents say government is less capable now than in the past.
Pay & Benefits
OPM director to resign
Linda Springer will step down next month; deputy director Howard Weizmann will fill in as acting director.
Pay & Benefits
Ruling expands veterans' access to federal jobs
Merit board directs State Department to lift maximum entry age requirement for preference-eligible veterans who want to become special agents.
Pay & Benefits
Federal employee groups step up political efforts as fall elections approach
Organizations contribute most money to House Democrats.
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