Federal Report
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What happens when a brilliant scientist, technician or specialist gets promoted to being a manager. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says a new government study indicates the promotion is often a disaster.
July 23, 2010 -
Health premiums and pay for active duty federal workers are both going up next year. One more than the other. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey notes retirees are going to have to pay the same premiums but without any increase in benefits.
July 22, 2010 -
Planning for what happens after you die is not pleasant to think about, but it is essential, especially if you are a resident of the D.C. metro area. Tom O\'Rourke is an estate planning expert who talked with Senior Correspondent Mike Causey about why you need to take time, and spend a bit of money, to plan for what will happen after you pass.
July 21, 2010 -
Will teleworking eliminate traffic jams and cure male pattern baldness or will it cost the taxpayers an arm and a leg? And who is on the banned from teleworking hit list? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the answers.
July 21, 2010 -
For many otherwise normal federal workers, these weeks of summer are the most trying. That\'s because whatever passes for dress codes is often overwhelmed by the heat and humidity. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tells you how to survive.
July 20, 2010 -
Is the pitter-patter of flip flops driving you crazy at the office? Do you find yourself wondering just how much spandex can hold back? If so that\'s because Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the annual Rocky Horror show has arrived early this year.
July 19, 2010 -
If Congress has its way you soon may be telecommuting at least one day a week. So what\'s the timetable and how\'s it supposed to work? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has some of the answers!
July 16, 2010 -
What does teleworking in government have to do with those two-way wrist radios of the 1950s? More than you think according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
July 15, 2010 -
Could the people in your office be trusted to get the job done if they were allowed to work from home? Would stepped up teleworking boost productivity and reduce traffic, or simply result in more daytime TV watchers? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says today\'s a red letter day for wannabeteleworkers.
July 14, 2010 -
This week, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks with Jessica Klement of the Federal Managers Association about why she feels telework is here to stay, no matter how Congress votes late Wednesday.
July 13, 2010 -
If you were in the Washington area last week you may have noticed traffic was light and drivers, for the most part, were polite for which you can thank Congress. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains the annual July 4th exodus that makes DC livable.
July 13, 2010 -
Ever wonder why you and your colleagues are so trim, so care free and with all that disposable income. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that studies have shown this to be true because feds don\'t eat, don\'t have cars or mortgages or pay taxes.
July 12, 2010 -
It\'s official...federal workers are paid much, much more than than people doing the exact same jobs in the private sector, the debate is over. Or is it. Senior correspondent Mike Causey says some of the experts may be missing something.
July 09, 2010 -
With every election even the safest members of the House and Senate pretend to run like their jobs are actually on the line, but this time around it may be true. Mike Causey says that could have an impact on your pay, benefits and job security.
July 08, 2010 -
Are your future pay raises and current retirement benefits candidates for a congressional firing squad? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says nobody has locked and loaded, yet, but the possibility is out there.
July 07, 2010