A “Recipe” for Success with FEGLI
Federal Life Insurance = FEGLI. It is just that–Group Term Life Insurance. FEGLI pros and cons, but we must understand insurance basics by Gary Fouts
Miscellaneous
Shining A Light On Gov Change Agents
Time Magazine has their list of the most influential people. The Wall Street Journal chronicles titans of business. And the NextGen Summit has their list of best change agents in government – the NextGen 30. The NextGen 30 represents all that is great in government leadership, innovation, technology and collaboration. (All month long we introducedRead… Read more »
TSP Bill Allowing Employees to Withdraw TSP funds at 50
A Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Bill that is about to become law will allow federal public safety officials to make penalty-free withdrawals from the Thrift Savings Plan at age 50.
A Lifetime of Care – How a VA Nurse is Making a Difference
Young Government Leaders (YGL) and GovLoop present the NextGen Public Service Awards for superior public service and achievement. The 5th Annual NextGen Public Service Awards will be given at the 2015 NextGen Award’s Ceremony, which will kick of the NextGen Training Summit on July 20th and 21st in Washington, DC. This year we have 30Read… Read more »
Cutting Costs by Building Energy Efficiency
We hear it every day: Government needs to cut costs. But how? If government is going to continue serving the public, there are certain things like workforce, infrastructure, and technology that must receive funding. Instead of cutting vital assets, we must instead seek efficiencies. According to IBM, a primary focus area should be how weRead… Read more »
TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up
Greece bailout talks catalyzed stocks to have a strong open on Monday, however there was an early peak and stocks closed off the highs. Tuesday opened high as well but faded into negative territory by mid-day where buyers stepped back in to reach some modest gains by the close. Wednesday opened lower and stocks continuedRead… Read more »
What I Learned About Bias from Addicts
I come from a long line of substance abusers that reaches back several generations. Watching family members get on the road to sobriety has helped me understand that the part of the brain that has to rebuild itself during recovery is the same part of the brain that processes bias. Addiction thrives in the emotionalRead… Read more »
Accepting Responsibility
How many times have you made a mistake at work only to find yourself blaming it in someone or something else? It probably happens more than you think. You arrive at work late so you blame it on traffic even though you know the route you take is bumper to bumper. You miss your project deadline becauseRead… Read more »
A History of the Happy Hour
Washington D.C. is home to our world’s most influential leaders, is a mecca for dedicated (yet low-paid) interns, and is the largest funnel for innovative policy. After 8 AM, most DC professionals are working hard to finish their daily tasks so they can escape by 5 PM to the nearest drinking hole. And no, thisRead… Read more »
Shavuot – Memorial Day 2015: Reflections of a Jewish Patriot
Today is the first day of Shavuot, the annual Jewish celebration of the giving of the Torah. It is also Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States. (Tomorrow, May 25 is the holiday itself.) Shavuot and Memorial Day have something in common: nationhood. Each honors an essential fight that must be fought for sharedRead… Read more »