Tom Temin Commentary
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The U.S. isn't quite out of Afghanistan. There's a lot of oversight left to do, which might provide be the biggest lessons learned
February 21, 2022 -
As last Sunday's Super Bowl recedes into old news, I think there's a lesson for federal employees who work far below the political level.
February 18, 2022 -
Inflation, which is a new thing for younger feds, will heat up the debate over federal pay, pay parity and pay raises.
February 11, 2022 -
Just because they can send you email or phone you at all hours day and night doesn't mean you have to answer.
February 04, 2022 -
The Biden administration has a lot of labor itches to scratch, but they're not totally in control.
January 28, 2022 -
With all the scores hovering around average, what does the new federal employee Pulse Survey really say?
January 21, 2022 -
You can't personally change perceptions of federal employee ... or can't you?
January 17, 2022 -
A short blog post doesn't do justice to the Presidential Rank Award recipients.
January 14, 2022 -
That 2.7 percent raise doesn't look like so much with prices on the rise. Inflation is scariest for retirees.
January 07, 2022 -
How often does the first work day of the year during a pandemic also arrive with an early snowstorm?
January 03, 2022 -
Evidence of how the government's pandemic response produced more than checks and shots
December 31, 2021 -
Technology will only enable what thinking people can envision.
December 31, 2021 -
Tom's more or less semi-annual compilation of words and phrases that really get on our nerves.
December 30, 2021 -
We cover all the issues, but do track what stories are the most popular with readers.
December 28, 2021 -
A few of the nagging challenges agencies really need to get squared away in 2022.
December 17, 2021