Federal Report
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In one sense the big carrier relies on its nuclear power plant. But it's the sailors that really make it go.
November 20, 2020 -
Should feds be recognized with a modest pay raise? Or, despite performing unseen round-the-clock vital services, should they bite the bullet like so many unemployed Americans?
November 18, 2020 -
Walton Francis on what you should be looking for, and what to avoid, while navigating the open season. It could mean a lot. Take the advice and then do some shopping.
November 18, 2020 -
Crazy question for the career federal workforce in this crazy year. Please consider it carefully. And the question is this: can you afford a pay raise this year?
November 16, 2020 -
Senate Republicans included a federal pay freeze for civilian employees in their 2021 appropriations bills. So where do things stand now?
November 16, 2020 -
Yeah, things will change, but you'll still work in the same old bureaucracy.
November 13, 2020 -
Don't sit on your hands this open season. Spend a little time going through your options. It could really, really pay off. And we are here to help.
November 12, 2020 -
Do a little bit of shopping this year. It can give you great peace of mind if you know you’ve done the best you can before you get hit with a worst case scenario.
November 11, 2020 -
During the Open Season period, what is required from you is a little time and effort. Shop a little, save a lot. Over the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you a series of columns on best buys for you.
November 10, 2020 -
When the dust has settled, good government groups and employee organizations say the next administration faces a talent and leadership crisis in the federal workforce.
November 09, 2020 -
The election fiasco you can't fix, so its best to concentrate on the day-to-day work of the people
November 06, 2020 -
Federal unions, many good government groups and much of the media have attacked President Trump's proposal to make it easy to fire hundreds --if not thousands--of career feds now protected by civil service rules.
November 05, 2020 -
There’s nothing like a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic to focus one’s thinking. This year has been one for the the books.
November 04, 2020 -
Depending on how things go, career federal workers will have either a couple of days at most — or maybe at least the next four years — to worry about possible changes in their job security.
November 03, 2020 -
Agencies practically went from zero to 100 on telework this spring. So what's next for the future of remote work?
November 02, 2020