Entries by Karen Dzierzynski

New Measure Would Boost Retiree Inflation Adjustments 

New Measure Would Boost Retiree Inflation Adjustments  Social Security benefits have not kept up with costs and older adults are left struggling to afford food, medications, clothing, and other necessities.  Newly introduced legislation in the Senate (S-3974) would boost inflation adjustments to Social Security by basing them on a consumer price index measure geared toward […]

Here Are The Best Places To Work In The Federal Government

Here Are The Best Places To Work In The Federal Government The 2023 results of the Best Places to Work in Government are here. For the 12th year in a row, NASA ranked as the best place to work among large federal agencies, according to the latest rankings by the Partnership for Public Service. Follow link […]

2025 Federal Pay Raise Update and Inflation Projections

2025 Federal Pay Raise Update and Inflation Projections Federal employees can anticipate a 2.0% for the 2025 Federal Pay Raise – will this keep pace with inflation? As we covered in a previous article, the White House suggested 2% for next year’s federal salary increase in the Biden Administration’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year beginning […]

The Class Of 2024 is Applying to More Government Jobs, Says College Networking Website

The Class Of 2024 is Applying to More Government Jobs, Says College Networking Website Handshake’s report says more college graduates are applying to government jobs, as hiring slows in technology and professional services. The class of 2024 is applying to more government jobs, according to a report released this month by a popular networking website for college […]

Another Bill Introduced to Slash Telework for Federal Employees

Another Bill Introduced to Slash Telework for Federal Employees Another bill has been introduced in the Senate to put limits on federal employees’ use of telework. Legislation has been introduced that would require federal employees to return to in-person work in greater numbers. The Back to Work Act (S. 4266) was introduced by Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) […]