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Legislator says withholding Pentagon personnel plans violates laws
The Defense Department is obligated to share its plans for a new personnel system with union representatives, says Sen. Edward Kennedy.
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Congress approves 3.5 percent civilian pay raise
Rebuffing White House for second straight year, House, Senate back military-civilian pay parity.
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Proposal would add surviving spouse benefit to TSP
Senior Executive Service member pushes TSP Board to support change, vows to pursue it on Capitol Hill.
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Study makes case for performance pay
Implementing true merit-based pay would be difficult, but it's "virtually universal" in private sector, report states.
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A New Life Cycle
Mercer Investment Consulting to help develop new retirement investment option for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
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Web portal helps senior executives with job search
The new service will help connect Senior Executives Association members with top private-sector employers.
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Job satisfaction increasing at financial regulatory agency
Employees at the Securities and Exchange Commission are growing happier with compensation and work-life balance, GAO study shows.
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Faith-based health insurance plan generates controversy
Months after it was announced, pro-choice and pro-life groups raise their voices about a faith-based offering in FEHBP.
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Union distributes pamphlet with negative reactions to performance pay
Group hopes move will convince legislators to oppose Pentagon’s performance pay system plans.
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Thrift Roundup
Thrift Savings Plan officials are proud about cutting costs for participants, and other news from a Tuesday meeting.
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With new fees, TSP loans decline
Thrift Savings Plan chief says he’s “pleased” to see drop in number of loans taken out by federal employees.
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Open season for federal health insurance begins
Federal employees in several states must choose a new carrier before Dec. 13.
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Pay Parity Peril
Could the Republican victories in Tuesday’s election endanger military-civilian pay parity?
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Agencies get new personnel flexibilities
Under Workforce Flexibility Act, some reforms go into effect immediately; others won’t take effect for several months.
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Eleven agencies win approval to raise executive pay
OPM and OMB certify that the agencies have implemented new performance appraisal systems for senior executives.
Management
Postal Service tinkers with workers’ salaries
Pay for performance should not include factors outside postmasters’ control, group urges.
Management
Federal workers get three-hour window to vote
Excused absences for voting purposes rarely needed due to polling locations’ extended times, OPM says.
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