Social Security Administration Takes First Step in Rescinding Questionable Retirement Review

Rescission order creates gaping loophole for Social Security fraud, says union. The American Federation of Government Employees cried foul today on the Social Security Administration’s plans to rescind Social Security Rulings 66-1c and 91-1c, which allow the agency to question retirement allegations made by corporate officers and the self-employed. “Development of questionable retirement allegations haveRead… Read more »

HELP! Active duty spouse to transfer–as a GS what are my options?

My husband is active duty– and his detailer is saying he is going to have him go to SanDiego or Portland– more than likely it will be Portland because my husbands family lives in Eugene. My questions are as follow: (1) Anyone know of work in that area? (government–I am a Public Affairs Specialist–but willingRead… Read more »

Do You Value Play?

Part of my podcast consumption includes something most of you are very familiar with, TED talks. I normally save them up and have a TED marathon every couple of weeks. Recently this one peaked my interest. It is by Steve Keil titled “A Play Manifesto”. Although many of his references are about his home countryRead… Read more »

Some states leveraging SOA to streamline benefits systems

Lower revenues and budget cuts continue to dominate the agendas of state governments. Yet, demand for human services such as unemployment insurance and welfare benefits have seen a dramatic increase as people find themselves struggling and out of work. In this environment, many states are looking for ways to streamline their benefits systems to cutRead… Read more »

Finding Employee’s Other Qualifying Factors, Part II

As you can tell from the title, this is Part II of my previous blog on the subject. In our search for qualified people, we need to look beyond the direct hiring application and see if there are other qualities or experiences that a new person might bring to the company even if they needRead… Read more »

Federal Benefits Open Season 2011…a great time to review all federal benefits!

allFeds.com Blog November 29th, 2011 | Published in Uncategorized Federal Benefits Open Season 2011 runs from 11/14/11 through 12/12/11. While the major emphasis of this open season is the Federal Employee Health Benefits or FEHB, it is also a great time to review other benefits available through the federal system as well as those areasRead… Read more »

Job Posting – Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Education. Job Announcement # OIG-HQ-2012-0003. Closes 12/16/11. Address any questions to the contact provided in the announcement – I have no other information. Good luck!

South Carolina moves on pension reforms for public workers

South Carolina is joining a group of states grappling with how to handle shortfalls in their state retirement systems. The state currently faces a $17 billion gap between investments and long-term pension promises. In addition to the gap, a proposed new rule would require local municipalities to disclose this shortfall on their balance sheets whichRead… Read more »

Is the Federal Government Helping to Bust Unions?

http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/12322/ IAM Local 778 members picket outside the federally-owned Honeywell facility on October 10, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo by IAM Local 778) Web Only// Features » November 20, 2011 Is the Federal Government Helping to Bust Unions? Defense contractor Honeywell pushed concessions onto striking workers—and unions say Washington supported the company behind theRead… Read more »

This Is Not “The Right Way” on Marcellus Shale

Tweet Debating HB 1950 in the State Legislature. Not a happy camper. Last week, two bills advanced through their respective chambers in the Legislature. Don’t let anyone tell you these bills, Senate Bill 1100 and House Bill 1950, were “the best we could do” on the issue of Marcellus Shale. When you consider all theRead… Read more »

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