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In October 2009, President Barack Obama announced a groundbreaking initiative to increase the employment of people with disabilities in the Federal Workforce. Christine Griffin, Deputy Director at OPM, tells us about an upcoming career event.
The federal government is facing a variety of challenges when it comes to attracting employees into the Senior Executive Service. Carol Bonosaro, President of the SEA, asys those are the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Senior Executive Association.
Building a TSP account worth a million dollars or more is not rocket science according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey. He\'s got the three-step formula which he outlines in today\'s column.
Tom Shoop of GovExec tells The Daily Debrief what happened.
New survey results released by the Senior Executive Association show there is a lot of interest among many federal employees when it comes to applying for the Senior Executive Service, but more can be done by the federal government and Congress to make SES positions attractive.
Ideas range from sending letters to public employees to organizing a celebration showcasing the work of government agencies in your local area. Tom Fox, Director of the Partnership for Public Service\'s Center for Government Leadership, explains them to us.
President Obama has mandated that federal government service be \"cool\" again. In an effort to comply, OPM director John Berry says he\'s going to try to find room for cutting edge technology in the federal workplace. Even if it means going into the depths of the basement of the OPM Building at 19th and E Streets NW.
If commuting is the most dangerous part of your day, chances are you work in DC, Dallas, LA, Chicago or some other city. But if getting there is only half the danger you may be a fed based in the middle east, Africa or Mexico. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about different workplace problems.
For the first time, the Thrift Savings Plan\'s fund balance has crossed a quarter of a trillion dollars. Tom Trabucco of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investments Board explains why this is good for all TSP investors.
Is it possible to squirrel away $1 million, legally, while working for Uncle Sam? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it can be done and he\'s got the roadmap to riches.
The Partnership for Public Service weighs in.
Federal News Radio continues to follow up on how health care reform will impact you.
Federal retirees didn\'t get a cost of living adjustment this year. What\'s the outlook for a COLA in 2011? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey rates the chances as somewhere between slim and none.