Management
Pay-for-performance prospects dim, OMB official says
Management chief Clay Johnson says Democratic Congress unlikely to approve legislation tightening link between pay and performance ratings.
Pay & Benefits
Public rates federal jobs poorly on pay, chances for innovation
Still, more than a third of younger survey respondents express interest in government work.
Pay & Benefits
TSP investments grow steadily in November
The somewhat volatile fund investing in small- and mid-sized companies leads the pack for the month’s earnings.
Pay & Benefits
Last-Minute Shopping
Here are some tips for those waiting until the end of health benefits open season to make their choices.
Pay & Benefits
President Bush changes locality pay formula
Employees in cities with a larger gap between private and public sector wages will get more money.
Pay & Benefits
Ho, Ho, Ho, Off to Work
Don't bet on getting any extra time off at Christmas this year.
Pay & Benefits
Consultants advise against adding real estate fund to TSP
Lawmakers have pressured the board of the federal retirement savings program to add such a fund.
Pay & Benefits
Choosing Dental Coverage
Factors to consider in picking from among the new federal dental plans.
Pay & Benefits
Advocate for federal employees wins House leadership post
Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., is a steadfast supporter of civil servants and their causes, including military-civilian pay parity.
Management
UN office: TSA screeners have collective bargaining rights
Union turns to international body after domestic courts reject its case; TSA won't heed the recommendation.
Pay & Benefits
Health Plan Checkup
Open season is the time to assess whether your health plan is still the right one for you.
Pay & Benefits
Energy officials postpone employee bonuses, awards
Payments must wait until Congress sorts out the department's fiscal 2007 appropriations, they say.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Custodians
The new Democratic Congress has the power to influence federal retirement benefits, for better or for worse.
Pay & Benefits
Federal recruiters told to aim young
Energy Department official floats the idea of something like a GI Bill for federal scientists.
Management
Dems take control of House, changing oversight dynamics
Democrats likely to set more proactive agenda on federal employee issues, increase scrutiny of executive branch operations.
Pay & Benefits
Market research firm rates vision plans
One federal option earns J.D. Power & Associates' highest ranking for customer satisfaction.
Management
Defense unit pitches executive performance management software
About 90 senior executives at acquisition training facility will be taught the program by the end of the year.
Pay & Benefits
Best Dates to Retire 2007
Thinking about ending your federal career next year? Make sure you pick the best date, or you could cost yourself thousands of dollars.
Management