Pay & Benefits
House backs new FERS sick leave policy
Measure would allow employees under newer federal retirement system to count unused sick leave toward their pensions.
Pay & Benefits
Life Investment
Participation in the TSP's newest fund offering has more than doubled since 2005.
Pay & Benefits
Defense plan prompts call for higher executive pay
Advocate for senior leaders says salary ceilings should be raised to attract top talent to an expanded list of high-level civilian jobs.
Pay & Benefits
GSA raises mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees
Following the IRS’ lead, GSA boosts rate 8 cents.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB: Competitive hiring on the decline
Managers are making greater use of special hiring authorities, even if they don't understand them fully.
Pay & Benefits
Federal human resources shops are slow to change
Lack of funding, leadership top concerns among HR professionals and researchers, report says.
Pay & Benefits
Long-Term Planning
Change is in the air for the government’s long-term care insurance program.
Pay & Benefits
Disabled employees make up less than 1 percent of the federal workforce
Treasury, Veterans Affairs and Education departments employ the highest number of disabled workers.
Pay & Benefits
Panelists say workforce issues will gain momentum under next president
Pay reform, telework will continue to dominate human capital agenda.
Pay & Benefits
Time Is on TSP’s Side
Lawmakers should not rush discussions of a bill that would decrease congressional oversight of the federal employee retirement savings plan.
Pay & Benefits
Federal employee union launches public service campaign
Effort promotes government jobs and seeks to erase negative images of civil servants.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies, unions clash over pay-for-performance programs
Senators say officials are moving too slowly to address issues raised by employees.
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Agencies to boost efforts to hire more disabled employees, report says
Virtual recruiting can make job candidates more comfortable, improve communication.
Pay & Benefits
No spike in TSP loans, withdrawals despite weak economy
Officials say the Thrift Savings Plan hasn’t experienced the same volatility as private sector 401(k) plans.
Defense
Lawmaker raises concerns over huge TSA personnel contract
House committee chairman wants specifics on how $1.2 billion deal would address agency’s persistent workforce problems.
Pay & Benefits
HR leaders have transition on their minds
Recruiting, performance management continue to top priority lists in chief human capital officer survey.
Defense
Officials call for dramatic boost in State Department staff
Ohio senator and others recommend a 16 percent increase in workforce in addition to more language and skills training.
Oversight
Bill seeks to ease disruptions caused by military service
Measure would require universities to refund tuition for service members who cannot complete course work because they were called to active duty.
Oversight