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The Pay Raise and Other Workforce Provisions in Biden't Budget
March 14, 2023

President Joe Biden released his budget last week and re-emphasized his want for the federal government to become a model employer that can compete with the private sector in the race for talent. Th

Annuitants Will Feel the Impact of Medicare Part D Changes
March 13, 2023

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly 50 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare Part D plans. With the passage of last years Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, reforms to Medicare Part

The Budget Document is a Priority Document and a Political One
March 10, 2023

Joe Biden released his $6.9 trillion budget proposal for fiscal 2024 on Thursday. The White House is trying to sell the budget as one that makes government equitable, effective and accountable and

'Flexibility of Time' Is Key to Remote Work Culture
March 09, 2023

The way people work and manage has changed over the last few years, with hybrid and remote work becoming an increasingly important part of life. Creating a culture that works in remote environments wi

Biden Is Rebuilding the Federal Workforce… Slowly
March 08, 2023

Joe Biden campaigned for the presidency with a promise that he would rebuild the federal workforce that the Trump administration had hollowed out. Two years later, that promise has been mostly unful

Remote Work is 'Good For The Workplace and The Hunt For Talent'
March 07, 2023

As public officials declare that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer controlling American life, big organizations like Disney and Amazon are asking their employees to come back to in-office work. With

To Expand Your TSP Investments, Think of the I Fund
March 06, 2023

The rocky financial environment of the last year has left some Thrift Saving Fund participants frustrated. With the different options available for TSP participants, the International Fund might be ov

A Shorter Workweek Isn't Just Desirable, It's Achievable
March 03, 2023

Forward-thinking organizations have bandied about the idea of a four-day workweek for years, but a . With the constantly-changing workplace and the COVID-19 changes affecting work-life balance, the fo

The 'People Who Make Government Go' Are Affected by the Vacancies Act
March 02, 2023

The Vacancies Act allows an incoming President 300 days in which to temporarily and unilaterally fill positions with "acting" officers. Recently, the Government Accountability Office found that Charlo

The Ohio Train Crash Happened While The Hazardous Material Regulatory Agency Had No Permanent Leader
March 01, 2023

Early in February, a train carrying toxic chemical material derailed in eastern Ohio, starting a fire with smoke that engulfed the town of East Palestine. A series of decisions by authorities created