Pay & Benefits
Pay Justice
Federal judges make far less money than their private sector counterparts, and the problem is likely to get worse without intervention.
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Second Chances
An extension of the annual open season for benefits gives employees more time to do their homework.
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Health Care Complications
When it comes to insurance options, clear information is imperative.
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Continuing Care
Federal employees with dependent children over age 22 might want to check out a new health insurance option.
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Silver Lining
Federal employees invested in the Thrift Savings Plan have reason to look on the bright side during this gloomy economy.
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Health Plan Checkup
Employees should do their homework before enrolling in a new health plan during open season.
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Sick Leave Slowdown
Legislation allowing more federal employees to cash out accrued sick leave at retirement isn't dead yet.
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Unfounded Fears
The economy and stock market might be in a tailspin, but federal employees shouldn’t start panicking about their benefits just yet.
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FSA Perks
As open season approaches, the flexible spending account program may be worth a second look.
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A Fresh Start
SEC’s collaborative approach to rebuilding its failed pay-for-performance system might offer lessons for other agencies.
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Healthy Choices
A look at benefit changes for some of FEHB's most popular plans as premiums rise.
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TSP Tumult
Investors antsy to make more trades should remember that the federal employee retirement plan isn’t designed for that.
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Helping Hand
Many federal employees benefit from job security in a struggling economy, but it doesn’t inoculate them against hard times.
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Long-Term Considerations
OPM warns of possible changes to the federal long-term care insurance program.
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Smarter Self-Assessments
How you write your annual performance appraisal could mean the difference between mediocre and exceptional ratings.
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Silent Treatment
The presidential candidates have been mum on the campaign trail about the future of the federal workforce.
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Inching Along
Federal pay and benefits issues haven’t been eclipsed completely by politics this election year.
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