Pay & Benefits

Follow the leader

Pentagon leaders might follow the example set by Homeland Security Department officials when it's time to implement civil service changes.

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Independence day

The government's watchdog agency wants a new name and more freedom to manage its workforce.

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TSP trials

Readers express frustration over the new TSP record keeping system and the lawsuit it sparked.

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Packin’ it in

Agencies can now use early outs when they need to realign their workforce.

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Know thyself

Agencies looking for personnel flexibilities should stop by OPM before heading to Capitol Hill.

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Vetted

The Senate approves a provision that would allow more disabled vets to draw their full retirement and disability benefits.

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Path to performance

How will the pay-for-performance fund work if Congress approves it?

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Anticipay-tion

Employees at many agencies will have to wait to take advantage of one new benefit, but another is on its way.

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Spend and save

Setting aside money in a flexible spending account could increase your take home pay.

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Knowing the score

Federal managers governmentwide have a new hiring tool at their disposal.

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Personnel changes

House Government Reform Committee members will soon decide whether or not to give agency heads broad authority over personnel rules.

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Location, location

Changes to locality pay areas may remain at a standstill while OMB assesses new census information.

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Pay-for-performance praise

One good government advocate says pay-for-performance can work in the federal workplace.

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Fair pay

Some lawmakers, feds are leery of pay-for-performance measures.

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Thrift savings skinny

Federal employees may be able to check their TSP accounts daily by summer 2003.

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Nest egg

Federal employees will soon be able to sock away money for extra health care expenses.

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Tax relief

Lawmakers want to reduce civilian and military retirees’ tax bills.

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Interview skills

Asking the right questions during an interview can help agencies hire the best employees.

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Fair game

One agency’s effort to improve the merit promotion system distinguishes itself.

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Catching up

The 411 on TSP catch-up contributions.