Survey Shows Lack of Retirement Savings Among Federal Employees
What fraction of your paycheck goes to you TSP? 23% say that they do not know. 41% of respondents do not know the maximum their employer will match.
Human Resources
OPM’s 99 Problems – And Cyber’s Just One
We all heard about the recent and disastrous cyber breaches in federal government. In April, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) discovered that the personnel data of 4.2 million current and former Federal government employees had been stolen. Birthdays, home addresses, and Social Security numbers all were affected. One of the biggest problems that BethRead… Read more »
The Republican Debate – Will Jeb Bush Play the Performance Management Card?
Virtually across the board, federal agencies are taking a hard look at performance management and recognizing that change is needed. Almost unbelievably, too many agencies are stuck with a pen-to-paper process, with limited or no automation and no analytical data for decision making, accountability and insight. With large workforces spanning hundreds to thousands to tens… Read more »
The #1 Secret Tool for Working Better with Anyone
Somedays, don’t you just wish you had a magic wand that would make everything better with the people you work with? A magic formula, a secret potion that would make the work go better, and your working relationships run smoother? Guess what? There is! One of the simplest yet most effective practices to improve yourRead… Read more »
3 Reasons why Millennials Can’t Skimp on Retirement Savings
We’ve all thrown money away on outlandish purchases. As a freshman in college, I was a student worker earning minimum wage. Naturally, I thought spending a cool $500 on skateboarding sneakers was reasonable. I did not skate, mind you, but that’s beside the point. My supervisor at the time, perhaps sensing a perilous financial future,Read… Read more »
The Positives and Perils of the Unpaid Internship
As 2015 graduates enter the workforce this summer, let’s talk about a contentious topic: the unpaid internship. There are a myriad of opinions for and against unpaid internships, and there are compelling arguments for each position. While interns gain industry experience that could possibly result in fulltime employment, the unpaid aspect can seem exploitative. Indeed,Read… Read more »
10 USAJOBS Tips That Will Get You a Federal Job
A lot of people are looking for federal jobs today, and if you’re one of these people it’s important to look before you leap. Before you apply, make sure you scrutinize the announcement like an eagle scrutinizes a rabbit before swooping down to catch it and eat it. Scrutinize all you want, but please don’tRead… Read more »
Strategic Federal Human Capital Management – Talent Acquisition
ederal Chief Human Capital Officers and their teams recognize the need for a more strategic view and plan to address human capital management requirements and drive increased strategic value. As they collaborate on the best ideas to achieve this, there are also more tactical initiatives that can be undertaken in the near-term that will ultimately… Read more »
Expanding Your Network, Not Your Waistline
I have lost 30 pounds in the last year and I am halfway to my goal. I had more success in the beginning, but backpedaled because I continued get the same results. Recently, I realized I needed to stop riding the weight loss roller coaster. Working with a personal trainer has helped me focus onRead… Read more »
7 Ways to Survive and Thrive a Reorganization
What is the word that inspires the biggest groan from government employees? That’s right, reorganization. When you work at any level of government, agency reorganizations can hit like a hurricane, leaving us feeling like we have been buried under a ton of debris. As today’s government works toward adopting a more agile and businesslike environment,Read… Read more »