Congress Poised For Two-Week Extension On Budget
The NDAA summary report released by the committees includes several provisions impacting the civilian federal workforce. Most notably, the conference agreement provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all federal civilian employees.
US Digital Service: Why we Serve
Civil Servant Noreen Hecmanczuk shares what government service means to her in this video. She describes the legacy of her Uncle Mike, who served in World War II and instilled in her the value of public service.
The Benefits of Long Term Care Insurance are Invaluable
While many federal employees may question whether long term insurance is worth the cost, they may ultimately realize that the emotional and financial reassurance of having this protection may offer value that outweighs the cost of premiums.
When it Comes to Selecting Healthcare, Americans Need to do their Homework and be Informed Consumers
The annual Open Season, running now through December 10, is an important time for more than eight million federal employees covered in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHB). This is the time to anticipate health care needs and review health care options for next year, and it can be filled with more questions than answers.
FMA Looking Forward to Working With the 116th Congress
Last month, Americans went to the polls to cast their ballots in the midterm elections. As a non-partisan organization, the Federal Managers Association watched the election results closely, supporting both Democrats and Republicans with a track record of working to enhance the federal workforce.
Third-Highest Ranking DOD Official Resigns After 9 Monthsv
After serving in the position for a mere nine months, John “Jay” Gibson has announced that he will step aside as the Department of Defense’s chief management officer, the third-highest ranking official within the Pentagon, according to Federal News Network’s Jared Serbu.
OPM Gives 30-Day Deadline on Bargaining Agreements
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is giving agencies a 30 day deadline to submit collective bargaining agreements and arbitration awards “in accordance with EO 13836,” a May executive order that made significant changes to the way agencies interact with federal labor unions.
U.S. Forest Service Launches Christmas Tree Cutting Permit Website
With Thanksgiving now behind us, the U.S. Forest Service is turning its attention to Christmas, which is less than a month away, launching a new “Open Forest” website aimed at making it easier for Americans to obtain a permit to cut down Christmas trees “in some national forests, following certain rules and regulations.”
Federal Salary Council Releases Recommendations on Federal Pay
Before Thanksgiving, the Federal Salary Council “weighed potential changes to how the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates pay disparities to determine which regions require their own locality pay levels so that federal employees’ pay keeps pace with workers in the private sector,” according to Erich Wagner at Government Executive.
From the Hill: Congress Poised for Two-Week Extension on Budget
Members of Congress appear likely to pass a two-week spending bill to extend the deadline beyond the current budget timeline, under which the federal government would be scheduled to partially shut down in four days.
Connolly Bill Aims To Improve Federal Retiree COLAs
The NDAA summary report released by the committees includes several provisions impacting the civilian federal workforce. Most notably, the conference agreement provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all federal civilian employees.
TED Talk: How to Disagree Productively and Find Common Ground
World champion debater Julia Dhar draws on her experience to offer suggestions for disagreeing productively to find common ground.
Connolly Bill Aims To Improve Federal Retiree COLAs
A new bill from Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) aims to bring more parity to federal retirement, ensuring no differences between the current Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) governing some federal employees who retired in previous years, prior to FERS’ creation in 1986 and subsequent implementation.
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
We get several calls a week from federal agency managers who need legal advice or representation but don’t have FEDS Protection in place.
What Feds Can Expect In The New Congress
The NDAA summary report released by the committees includes several provisions impacting the civilian federal workforce. Most notably, the conference agreement provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all federal civilian employees.
Preparation Tips for FEHB Open Season 2019
As a federal employee, it is important to ask yourself if your current health plan is working for you. A change in marital status or a newly discovered medical condition can impact your coverage needs. To better adjust to the unexpected events in life, the Office of Personnel Management hosts its annual Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season.
Veterans Voices: Listening Is Honoring
Andy Fancher is a 19-year-old on a mission to preserve history. For the past three years, he’s been documenting the stories of World War II veterans on his YouTube channel.
What Feds Can Expect In The New Congress
Just one week after the mid-term elections saw power in the U.S. House of Representatives shift into the hands of Democrats and control of the Senate remain in Republican hands, D.C. has been speculating as to what the changes are likely to mean for the federal workforce.