Author Archive
Retirement
Insight by Mike Causey: Data Mining
How could bad news about what's going on in a rented limestone mine in Pennsylvania actually be good news for you when you retire? Read on, because sometimes bad news in D.C. can be good news—depending on who reads it!
Retirement
Insight by Mike Causey: Million-dollar question
Does your retirement package have a bull's eye on its back? Will it be there when you need it, and will it be enough?
Employee Policy
Insight by Mike Causey: What's your excuse?
We (almost) all make mistakes. It happens. So, when you mess up big-time, what's your excuse? Do you have a favorite wiggle word or phrase to explain why something you did, were supposed to do or something you suggested went bad? Sort of an adult version of "the dog ate my homework"?
Pay
Insight by Mike Causey: On the money
What's the connection between the first man on the Moon and what some would say is the astronomical pay gap between people who work for the government and those who don't? And why is it that many ordinary Americans seem to believe federal workers are riding the ultimate gravy train?
Pay
Insight by Mike Causey: Those sticky pay issues
When it comes to best practices, is Uncle Sam ahead of the curve, or does he only adopt ideas after they have failed or been abandoned by the private sector? Which brings us to merit pay raises and bonuses.
