Author - John Sanders

28 Mar

Tips for Waking Up Refreshed and Alert

There are some very simple and doable things you can start doing right away to alter how you wake up every morning.
Researchers have found that by focusing on three crucial factors—sleep, exercise, and breakfast—you can wake up every morning without feeling sluggish.
Do you experience morning grogginess before drinking your coffee? Do you struggle with sleepiness at work?
You are not by yourself. Despite the fact that many people struggle with morning alertness, the new study shows that waking up feeling […]

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21 Mar

The C Fund at 35: Investing in the TSP? Trust the Long-Term Data

The C and F Funds of the Thrift Savings Plan, which began accepting contributions in January 1988, will turn 35 in January. The funds, which were based on indexes of the S&P 500 (roughly 500 of the largest companies listed in the United States) and U.S. investment-grade bonds, followed closely after the initial launch of the U.S. government bond-based G Fund in April 1987.
Over the years, the three original funds have grown at varying rates, with the C and […]

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14 Mar

OPM needs to do more to stop improper FEHBP payments.

According to a report released by the Government Accountability Office on Monday, OPM lacks a comprehensive system for keeping track of participants’ eligibility in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.
Despite the Office of Personnel Management’s recent implementation of a new system to lower the risk of fraud within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, a government watchdog agency reported on Monday that additional steps are required to monitor participants’ eligibility.
According to the Government Accountability Office, from the FEHBP’s inception […]

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07 Mar

Board Once More Significantly Reduces Marquee Federal Employee Firing Law

Thousands of workers will no longer be qualified for expedited removal.
A recent board decision, the latest in a string of decisions that have limited the use of the reforms over the last few years, has reduced the Veterans Affairs Department’s ability to swiftly fire employees in accordance with a 2017 law by tens of thousands of workers.
According to a decision made last week by the Merit Systems Protection Board, employees who are hired into “hybrid” Title 38 roles are […]

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28 Feb

According to an official, the VA’s initiative to hire laid-off tech workers is succeeding.

Numerous positions in the department that are related to technology are being filled as a result of ongoing efforts to hire highly skilled workers who have been laid off across the tech sector.
The Veterans Affairs Department is using the start of 2023 to further develop its talent acquisition initiative in an effort to fill a number of openings within its Office of Information and Technology. The plan, which was implemented late last year, called for recruiting highly skilled workers […]

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21 Feb

Working Dogs should get better attention and care at their Agencies.

Numerous federal agencies, notably those responsible for security and law enforcement, rely on working dogs to assist them in carrying out their duties. A recent analysis from the Government Accountability Office reveals that agencies are not meeting their obligations to maintain the health and effectiveness of these dogs.
There are situations when these dogs are not provided medicines when they’re sick, and sometimes they are also found to be dangerously sick. On humanitarian grounds, working dogs should receive all the […]

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14 Feb

Work Benefits after Retirement

Is an encore career right for you? Some federal employees continue to work after retiring from their government positions. It merely acts as a starting point for a new form of work.
Let’s analyze some of the advantages and possible downsides of starting an encore career.
You may be eligible to postpone payments from your Thrift Savings Plan account if you continue working after you retire from federal service. This will allow your account to grow or help you recover from […]

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07 Feb

VA supports veterans seeking PACT Act benefits by employing “maximum capacity.”

In order to “maximize its capacity,” the Veterans Affairs Department benefits division is trying to appoint thousands of new workers as it gets ready to execute legislation that would make millions of fresh veterans qualified for VA health care and benefits.
The chief financial officer of the Veterans Benefits Administration, Charles Tapp, informed the sources that around 145,000 veterans have already submitted claims under the PACT Act.
Tapp said every veteran is welcome to register, as they want to encourage them. […]

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31 Jan

There are chances of US entering a New Era of Divided Government

The Biden administration may have to work within a split government as it tries to manage the approximately three-year pandemic, administer and fund the government, and implement its policy initiatives after two years of the Democrats holding the House, Senate, and White House.
The Senate is still controlled by Democrats, while the House is controlled by Republicans. Due to state regulations on ballot counting and the increase in vote-by-mail voting, it could take days or weeks before the official results […]

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24 Jan

Research proves half of the phishing attacks target government employees

Phishing attacks, which historically aimed to steal credentials, are becoming more advanced.
A recent report revealed that nearly 50% of all phishing attacks last year targeted government workers who risk stealing their login information.
As many agencies continued to pursue hybrid work in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, researchers at cloud security firm Lookout discovered that public-sector employees were the target of 50% of all credential-stealing phishing scams in 2021, increasing from 30% in 2020.
Phishing attempts aim to steal credentials or […]

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