Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers renew battle against pension provisions
Newly introduced bill continues long-running effort to reverse two measures that cut into benefits for employees in older retirement system.
Pay & Benefits
Consultant urges senior executives to develop transition game plan
Strategy should involve candid conversations with appointees about job expectations and critical resources.
Pay & Benefits
TSP rallies in December
Despite some gains last month, most of the plan’s funds tanked overall in 2008.
Features
Beyond the Shuttle
As NASA makes another giant leap, the agency must shift its workforce to a new mission while safely finishing out the old one.
Oversight
High-stakes transition could serve as a model
From the December issue of Government Executive : Officials are taking unprecedented steps to ensure a smooth transfer of power.
Pay & Benefits
Second Chances
An extension of the annual open season for benefits gives employees more time to do their homework.
Oversight
Group balks at Obama proposal to thin federal management ranks
Job cuts would lead to government inefficiency, says coalition representing more than 200,000 managers.
Pay & Benefits
GAO backs boost in oversight of executive pay-for-performance
Watchdog recommends that OPM and OMB streamline certification process for senior executive pay systems.
Pay & Benefits
Insurer renegotiates out-of-network surgery benefits
Move comes in response to concerns over a change in coverage in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Standard Option.
Pay & Benefits
TSP officials face leadership challenges
The board could experience complete turnover if nominations are not confirmed by the end of this session of Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Bush gives federal employees extra day off
President orders agencies to close Dec. 26, giving most employees a four-day weekend.
Oversight
Obama urged to focus on performance-based government
Coalition of good-government groups meets with transition team leaders.
Pay & Benefits
OPM renegotiates out-of-network health benefits
Federal employees have until the end of January to change their insurance plans.
Defense
Hiring authority for military spouses begins to take shape
Personnel agency proposes rules to implement an executive order that will make it easier for some to get civil service jobs.
Pay & Benefits
Continuing Care
Federal employees with dependent children over age 22 might want to check out a new health insurance option.
Pay & Benefits
Defense proposes hiring, promotion flexibilities for NSPS
New rules would give recruiters the option of considering only local job applicants if pool is large enough.
Pay & Benefits
Blue Cross seeks alternative to health fee hikes
The insurance carrier is slated to increase deductibles in 2009 for surgeries by a nonparticipating provider.
Features
Steep Climb
With so many pressing issues facing the nation, this transition better go off without a hitch.
News And Analysis
Double Whammy
SSA has less staff to provide more retirement services to the public.
Pay & Benefits
Study reveals the success of Pentagon personnel system is unclear
The Congressional Budget Office says it’s too early to tell whether NSPS is improving employee performance and making hiring and pay decisions easier.
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