Pay & Benefits

In Benefits Feds Trust

Comments on a story about Hillary Clinton’s health care proposal indicate that at least some federal employees are very protective of their benefits.

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Pay Portions

Federal employees in the Washington, D.C., area may see the highest overall pay increase next year.

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Stepping In

Hands-on management is critical not only to rating employees effectively, but to motivating them.

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Offsetting Debt

New loan forgiveness program may be a great benefit, if you’re willing to stick around for another 10 years.

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Making Better Pay Decisions

As pay-for-performance systems spread, managers who make compensation decisions need to be armed with as much data as possible.

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Top Dollar Talent

Agencies are making big strides in offering incentives to new and seasoned employees.

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Cost Control

Employee groups and agency officials differ on the best way to keep prescription drug costs in line.

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Reserve Returns

New court decision provides relief to federal employee military reservists who were improperly charged for military leave dating back to 1980.

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Benefits Bills

A look at how your federal pay and benefits could change when Congress returns from its August recess.

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Continuing Coverage

Union leader says the government should consider letting dependent children stay on federal employee health insurance until age 25.

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Ditching Debt

A look at what current benefit programs and proposals mean for federal employees with student loan debt.

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Hitting the Ceiling

Limits on salaries are causing employees in the top echelons of government to fall behind on pay.

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Playing Up Performance

Pay-for-performance is starting to seem inevitable, but may still be a long ways off.

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Pushing Parental Leave

The idea of granting paid leave to new parents is gaining traction on Capitol Hill.

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Pay Raise Prospects

The process of approving a 2008 pay raise for federal employees is running smoothly, for now.

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Trials and Tribulations

How your federal health insurance stacks up if you wish to participate in a clinical trial.

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Health Savings Shortfalls

A look at how health savings accounts could affect comprehensive health plans.

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Payband Balancing Act

Some advice for agencies on striking a balance among efficiency, equity and employee acceptance in pay for performance systems.

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Survivor Savings

Employee group representative proposes allowing surviving spouses to hold on to TSP accounts.

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Duty Calls

A look at the rules on pay and time off for jury duty.