Pay & Benefits

Nonprofit group announces finalists for public service awards

Federal employees will vie for honors with monetary awards ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.

Pay & Benefits

TSP funds post positive returns for April

Every investment option grew last month, and all are in the black for the year.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement Checkup

Is it time to take your long-term plan in for service?

Oversight

Telework programs give agencies a competitive edge in attracting top talent, officials say

Younger workers have a new range of skills and may not want to work at the same desk every day, panelists tell telework town hall.

Pay & Benefits

Losing Pay-tience

Readers weigh in on the federal retirement claims process.

Defense

Military launches health care option for adult children

Interim final rule establishes premiums and regulations for dependents up to age 26.

Pay & Benefits

States face $1.26 trillion in retiree benefit shortfalls

Pew report suggests the funding gap is climbing year-to-year.

Pay & Benefits

Poll: What is your agency doing for Public Service Recognition Week?

Feds can expect more frugal gestures of gratitude this year. Do you feel your work is appreciated?

Defense

Air Force to survey some civilian employees on buyouts

Service’s Materiel Command plans to gauge civilian workforce interest in voluntary retirement or job separation.

Pay & Benefits

Grow Your Savings

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, some guidance about securing your retirement.

Oversight

Agencies to begin filing quarterly reports on length of hiring process

The information will be used to monitor progress in reducing average hiring time, OPM says.

Pay & Benefits

Waitin’ on a Claim

OPM says it has reduced the time it takes to process retirement payments.

Pay & Benefits

TSA union election heads to a runoff

Results show a close race between AFGE and NTEU.

Pay & Benefits

New online assessment for government job applicants

Tool replaces KSAs with job-specific tests for applicants to government jobs, OPM says.

Oversight

OPM issues guidance on telework

Federal agencies have until June 7 to establish telework policies and notify employees of eligibility.

Pay & Benefits

Fast Facts on Long Term Care

With a rare open season underway, here are some things to think about.

Pay & Benefits

FEMA employee charged with embezzlement

A human resources worker allegedly stole nearly $150,000 from the agency through its payroll system.

Pay & Benefits

IG: Postal supervisors altered employee records

Time and attendance data was changed, deleted to limit hours worked, report finds.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement Savings Simplified

See how even small contributions can yield an agency match and solid long-term savings.

Pay & Benefits

Federal workers’ comp program needs upgrade, panel says

Some witnesses at a House hearing call for less generous compensation benefits for employees injured on the job.