Or not… Road warriors and the impulsive beware! While buying on credit here and there might seem like a harmless activity, you might want to think twice about whose card you pull out of your wallet next time. It could soon cost you your job! There’s nothing like a credit card to give one theRead… Read more »
Here is a video I wanted to share, it is an interview with Professor Len Burman of the Maxwell School. Professor Burman was interviewed about the national debt crisis by a classmate of mine, Roman Yavich. I was running the camera and then put the video together in iMovie. The interview is part of aRead… Read more »
In case you missed it, here’s a really an excellent write-up by Eyder Peralta that captures the essence of GovLooper interactions around the shutdown: At Web’s Social Hive For Government Workers, A Mix of Disillusion, Hope An excerpt from this well-written piece: As the government shutdown started to seem inevitable, the talk on the publicRead… Read more »
Great article from GovExec that explains quickly how pay could work: Pay for SomeBy Emily Long As a possible government shutdown approaches, so too does the possibility of federal employees being furloughed and stuck without a paycheck. But some government workers could continue to receive their salaries as usual if new legislation garners congressional support.Read… Read more »
This time of year all the sports junkies out there are talking about basketball and who won last night’s NCAA championship. But what about us govies? We’re left talking about budget battles, possible shutdowns and pretty much everything else gloom and doom. All those things are important, but what about the awesome in government? It’sRead… Read more »
**We are hosting a live chat with Guy Kawasaki on 3/29 at 2pm. RSVP…it’ll be awesome** I’ve always been a big fan of the author Guy Kawasaki (especially his book Art of the Start). So when his new book Enchantment came out, I knew I had to check it out. For those that don’t know,Read… Read more »
Do you hit the road for your Government Gig? Well next time you travel (depending on where you go) you might be carrying a heavier purse/wallet. The Washington Post reported today that GSA will be upping the Per Diem rates for certain areas. Some Per Diem Rates For Feds Going Up And if you areRead… Read more »
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Everyone knows being a member of a club or organization is awesome. The feeling of being part of an exclusive group of individuals, all dedicated to the same cause, and sharing ideas is definitely alluring, but what about other, less esoteric benefits? Depending on the function of the organization, benefits can range anywhere from aRead… Read more »
Isn’t that what happens in government under the current Grade-Step system? People basically advance in career and compensation based on years in office vs. quality of performance. At least that’s the overall perception of public sector pay among citizens…and OPM Director John Berry: The current review process “seems to take place in Garrison Keillor’s LakeRead… Read more »