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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Members in the Thrift Savings Plan, whose accounts have a combined value of over $1 million, are seeing a steady decline in the number. According to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, there are currently about 65,000 TSP millionaires. That represents a 36% drop from last year and a […]
There may be an increasing wage disparity between the federal government and the private sector. may Be widening, According to New Data. Union representatives pushed the Biden administration to offer a more generous raise than the 4.6% average increase planned for the following year, and a body representing executives […]
Phillip Slaughter got the job of hauling packages for FedEx after serving 18 years in the army. He is grateful for his job because the U.S. is experiencing a record for the lowest veteran employment.
He was not interested in doing it as the job worsened his post-traumatic stress disorder. […]
A lot of effort indeed has to be put in to provide a good customer experience. It doesn’t happen by mere accident. Almost a year after Joe Biden, the president, issued a directive on the subject, a representative of the Office of Management and Budget reemphasized the significance of […]
Federal workers with medical conditions who cannot work may be eligible for disability benefits under the Federal Employment Retirement System.
But you might wonder, “What is the FERS disability retirement processing time” if you’re applying for FERS benefits. Then, you must ask, “Why is it taking so long?” Can we […]
