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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