Management
Ex-HR Chiefs: Some Federal Managers Just Can’t Manage
A trio of former OPM directors advocates for more accurate employee evaluations and a reassessment of federal compensation.
Pay & Benefits
Obamacare Could Make FEHBP More Popular
It’s unclear how the extra enrollees would affect premiums.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Reminds Employees to Use or Lose Annual Leave
Policies on restoring excess leave are not affected by sequestration or the shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Mass Transit Benefit Will Drop In 2014
The pre-tax cap on the monthly perk will fall $115, while the maximum parking benefit will increase $5.
Pay & Benefits
2014 Military Pay Raise Guaranteed
The president’s recommended 1 percent pay increase for troops will go into effect if Congress can’t agree on legislation before Dec. 31.
Pay & Benefits
Virginia Senator: Don’t Target Feds in Deficit Reduction Deal
Repeatedly going after federal employees’ pay and benefits is affecting workforce morale, recruitment and retention, Democrat tells congressional budget panel.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials Worry Feds Who Made Hardship Withdrawals During Shutdown Won’t Return
Agency will encourage the thousands who turned to their retirement accounts for cash during the shutdown to begin contributing again in the spring.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Give Blue Collar Feds an Across-the-Board Pay Raise, Too
Legislation is necessary to give hourly workers the same annual COLA bump as salaried employees.
Pay & Benefits
White House Presses for TRICARE Fee Increases
Congress so far has rejected the Obama administration’s attempts to rein in the costs of the military’s health care program.
Pay & Benefits
Budget Office: Next Debt Ceiling D-Day Could Come in March
The government will exhaust its emergency borrowing authority between March and June 2014 if Congress does not act, report estimates.
Pay & Benefits
Don’t Worry About Obamacare – Feds’ Health Benefits Are Safe
As FEHBP enrollees peruse their options during open season, it’s important for them to remember they can keep their coverage if they want.
Pay & Benefits
Special Counsel Skeptical DHS Will Confront Overtime Abuses
Customs and border agency vowed to tackle problem five years ago, says Carolyn Lerner.
Management
Obama Administration Wants More Volunteers to Consider Federal Employment
OPM issues broad agency guidance on recruiting candidates with emergency management, education and other service backgrounds.
Pay & Benefits
VA Offers New Dental Insurance Program
Eligible vets and their families can buy coverage at reduced rates beginning on Nov. 15.
Briefing
A Model of Health
The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program helped shape the Affordable Care Act. Now the question is whether the Obamacare debate might change FEHBP.
Oversight
Former Lawmaker to Congress: Don’t Be So Self-Righteous
Mistrust and insularity on Capitol Hill are hampering serious discussion about the role of government, says former Republican House member and OMB chief.
Pay & Benefits
Government Could Save Billions By Reducing Federal Pay and Benefits
New CBO report analyzes deficit reduction options, including those that would change employee compensation and retirement.
Pay & Benefits
Sinking Employee Morale Worries HR Chiefs
OPM is concerned about federal workers lacking the resources to do their jobs, sees silver lining in high engagement.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want Overall Budget Numbers Before Thanksgiving
Appropriators are worried about meeting mid-January fiscal deadline.
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