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How to establish an effective data management governance program
A compliance program should be able to clearly articulate the criteria for evaluating success, highlighting the technology or processes required.
By Joah Iannotta
Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’
Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.
By Jon Simkins
How many years of service are needed for a FERS retirement?
The Federal Employees' Retirement System is the retirement system for employees within the United States civil service.
By Reg Jones
Opinions
Why federal agencies have a retention problem, and what to do about it
It is often the absence of a strong and meaningful workplace culture within federal agencies that leaves little to keep sought-after workers from leaving.
By Joe Thiel
Here’s what to consider when deciding on Medicare Part B enrollment
Before deciding whether to enroll in Part B, you’ll need to consider both your current needs and those you can already anticipate.
By Reg Jones
Sinema bill would boost death benefits for fallen feds
The bill offers recognition for many federal employees whose work, whether connected to law enforcement or not, puts them in harm’s way.
How to decide when to retire as a federal employee
It's never too early to start planning for retirement in order to ensure it goes smoothly.
By Reg Jones
What is the best time to ‘pull the trigger’ on my retirement?
Now is the time to push dollars and cents aside and accept the fact that many people retire at other times during the year.
By Reg Jones
Opinions
Defending critical infrastructure on the cyber battlefield
Organizations should apply the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework’s five core functions, the author argues.
By Matt Lembright
Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday party moved up to avoid federal shutdown
Events originally scheduled for Sunday, Carter’s birthday, will now be held Saturday on the Atlanta campus of the library.
Not again! Federal workers brace for another government shutdown
It’s a test not only of their ability to stay financially afloat, but also of their commitment to public service.
By Fatima Hussein