Pay & Benefits

• Inertia In Action

  Remember the tidal wave of retirements that was going to drain Uncle Sam of his remaining brains? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asks how come you keep seeing the same people in the halls.

  Benefits

  January 27, 2009
• Phishing Scams and Your TSP

  An online phishing scam for Thrift Savings Plan passwords is targeting a group of federal employees. Officials at the TSP are attacking the problem. Tom Trabucco is Director of External Affairs and tells us what…

  Benefits

  January 26, 2009
• Friday Fun Day

  Today’s weather wasn’t too bad. It’s a nice taste of what’s to come as we begin to thaw. Unfortunately, it won’t last! Expect bitter cold temperatures to return this weekend. But there are still plenty…

  Benefits

  January 23, 2009
• Security Clearance Plan

  The security clearance process for feds has been improving over the past several months, but now the Obama Administration is looking to hire six-thousand new employees. Tim McManus is Vice President of Education and Outreach…

  Benefits

  January 23, 2009
• Acting Director of OPM Named

  President Barack Obama has announced the appointment of Kathie Ann Whipple as the Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), according to an OPM press release. Prior to her appointment, Whipple was…

  Workforce

  January 23, 2009
• Parental Leave, 2009

  Members of Congress are trying once more to push legislation on the Hill that would provide all federal employees with four weeks of paid parental leave. The measure passed the House last year, but was…

  Federal Drive

  January 23, 2009
• Your 401(k) Plan: Who’s In Charge?

  Federal and postal unions have urged the Obama administration to reappoint three members of the board that runs your $200 billion dollar 401(k) plan. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes a look at what this means to you as an investor.

  Mike Causey

  January 23, 2009
• Computers: Risky Business

  Knowing how to use a computer is a must in most federal jobs, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says using it for the wrong reason can land you in a heap of trouble.

  Mike Causey

  January 21, 2009
• Today’s The Day

  Today\'s the day Americans get a new commander-in-chief and, as Senior Correspondent Mike Causey points out, federal workers get a new CEO.

  Mike Causey

  January 20, 2009
• Holiday Tip of the Hat

  If you are off work today, enjoy yourself. The great thing about the government, according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, is that we take it for granted.

  Mike Causey

  January 19, 2009
• TSP Board Meeting

  The board that oversees the TSP had their first meeting of the year. We get an update on the meeting, what’s coming up in the newsletter and investment numbers with Tom Trabucco, Director of External…

  Benefits

  January 16, 2009
• TSP Board Meeting

  The board that oversees the TSP had their first meeting of the year. We get an update on the meeting, what’s coming up in the newsletter and investment numbers with Tom Trabucco, Director of External…

  Benefits

  January 16, 2009
• DoD, OPM finalize NSPS rule

  The Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management issued a final rule today giving more flexibility to the National Security Personnel System more flexibility in how employees are recruited and hired. OPM and DoD…

  Defense

  January 16, 2009
• High Honors

  Nominations for the 2009 Service to America Medals are now open. Jim Seymour is Program Manager for the “Sammies” at the Partnership for Public Service and is here now to explain how you can nominate…

  Management

  January 16, 2009