Defense
Budget debate pits military retiree interests against those in active duty, analysts warn
Personnel costs are the '600-pound gorilla,' CSBA president says.
Management
Keeping employees could be tougher than attracting them, officials say
Retention and branding are major human capital challenges, VA and Education CHCOs say.
Management
Survey says only 2.3 percent of college students want federal jobs
Government should overhaul its pay system to help generate more interest in vacancies, nonprofit says.
Defense
Top generals, admirals can make more in retirement than on active duty, report shows
USA Today identifies pension boon from 2007 law.
Pay & Benefits
All Thrift Savings Plan funds post positive returns in January
TSP finishes out month in the black.
Defense
Military danger pay now calculated by the day, not the month
Change is part of the Defense authorization act.
Pay & Benefits
Hiring Help
Job fairs are a step toward meeting the challenge of bringing more veterans on board.
Pay & Benefits
Houses passes bill extending pay freeze one year
Measure introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., gained the support of 72 Democrats.
Briefing
Wired for Retirement
Thomas Trabucco, a driving force behind the Thrift Savings Plan, finally gets to rest on his laurels.
Defense
Proposal extends medical leave to veterans' families
FMLA amendments would allow related caregivers up to five years of leave after a service member leaves the military.
Pay & Benefits
House to consider pay freeze extension
Union leaders call proposal a 'political ploy' because the fate of federal employees’ pay is tied to that of lawmakers’ salaries
Pay & Benefits
Defense budget plan cracks down on pay hikes
Both military and civilian raises would be limited under strategy for cutting $487 billion over 10 years.
Pay & Benefits
411 on 401(k)
The TSP board will release more information on the Roth option next week.
Pay & Benefits
Panel debates cuts to federal retirement benefits
Proposals to reduce lawmaker benefits prove popular at congressional hearing.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan administrative expenses stay steady
Increase in forfeitures due to employees being placed in the wrong retirement system helps keep costs at bay.
Management
USPS-union talks expire for third time since November
Existing contracts will be followed until new terms are resolved.
Pay & Benefits