Pay & Benefits
A Helping Hand
Federal employees dig deep to help co-workers pay for education and emergencies.
Pay & Benefits
Health Insurance Choices, Part Two
The second in a three-part series on open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program focuses on high-deductible health plans.
Defense
Internal board could spark new clash in DHS labor overhaul
Review panel will be a centerpiece of discussions when unions and department officials meet to revise labor plan.
Pay & Benefits
On the Move
Congress extended a bill to make it easier to recoup relocation costs, but agencies may be the real winners.
Tech
Movement in federal IT jobs increasing, panelists say
The “golden handcuffs” perception of federal work is fading, fostering more back and forth between the civil service and the private sector.
Defense
Pentagon official optimistic about overturning labor ruling
David Chu says if Defense loses court case, the department may ask Congress for help.
Defense
Congress withholds millions from DHS personnel system
This month, the department will bring 6,700 more employees under the plan, centered on market and performance-based pay.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds make small gains in September
International investments -- usually big earners -- perform the worst.
Pay & Benefits
Health Insurance Choices, Part One
The first in a three-part series on open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program focuses on fee-for-service plans.
Pay & Benefits
Senators back extending federal benefits to same-sex partners
Two Republican co-sponsors are the first to cross the aisle for the effort.
Pay & Benefits
Grading the Grading System
A new report questions the helpfulness of five-level grading schemes that will be used to decide pay.
Pay & Benefits
Congress blocks funding for Pentagon labor system
Bill also provides for a 2.2 percent military pay raise, setting lower precedent for civilians.
Management
OPM scolded over SES pay system's unpopularity
In survey released last week, executives expressed dissatisfaction with pay-for-performance system.
Defense
Officials forgo Supreme Court appeal in DHS labor case
The Homeland Security Department will reenter talks with unions to plan a new system that fits within legal requirements.
Pay & Benefits
Health care employees benefit from retention bonuses
Upper-level employees at the GS-11 through GS-15 levels granted more incentives, OPM reports.
Pay & Benefits
Life Insurance Options, Part Two
The second in a two-part series on the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program.
Pay & Benefits
The More You Know
Federal employees and retirees will now be able to compare actual drug and medical procedure costs among some insurance plans.
Defense
Pentagon may seek an extension of labor relations deadline
Lengthy regulation development process, and delays caused by court case, may mean more time is needed, deputy secretary says.
Pay & Benefits