Telework Bill Moves Forward in House

Telework Bill Moves Forward in House: "A House committee has approved a bill that would probably lead to more federal employees getting permission to work from home. A House vote will probably be scheduled by Memorial Day, and approval is 'very likely.'

Speculating on 2011 Pay Raise

Speculating on 2011 Pay Raise: "The House Armed Services personnel subcommittee has approved a 1.9 percent pay bump for uniformed military personnel, half of a percentage point higher than suggested in Obama's fiscal 2011 budget. This means civilian federal workers could see a similar raise next year but a lot is likely to happen before any final decision is made on the 2011 pay rates.

Federal Employees Putting 40% More into Retirement Accounts Than Average American

Federal Employees Putting 40% More into Retirement Accounts Than Average American: "Federal employees are outpacing the general population in putting dollars toward retirement and long-term debt. The average monthly amount federal employees put into their retirement accounts during the first quarter totaled $1,221, about 40 percent more than average Americans.

White House Hiring Process Memo

White House Hiring Process Memo: "The White House has issued a memorandum setting up a new federal hiring process. Here is the memo that was issued.

Working Toward a New Federal Hiring Process

Working Toward a New Federal Hiring Process: "There has been no shortage of complaints about the federal hiring process. An OPM initiative and a presidential memo on the subject intend to change how the system works.