Ask Reg: Can I negotiate my federal salary offer?Departments and agencies vary in the latitude they give their supervisors and managers to vary the step they offer to a prospective employee.By Reg Jones2 months ago
Ask Reg: How long does it take to be vested for federal pension?A reader asks if their military service counts toward their retirement eligibility.By Reg Jones2 months ago
Ask Reg: Can I receive Social Security if I’m getting workers’ comp?A reader asks if their Social Security income is subject to an offset while they are receiving disability payments.By Reg Jones3 months ago
Can federal workers expect a long Fourth of July weekend this year?With this year's celebration for the federal holiday on a Thursday, can federal employees expect to receive the Friday off as well?By Cristina Stassis3 months ago
Ask Reg: What should I do before I hit minimum retirement age?A reader with a few years to go before they reach retirement wonders how they should spend this gap time.By Reg Jones3 months ago
OpinionHow to harness AI and Zero Trust segmentation to boost cyber defensesMore than half of leaders who have implemented AI say that it's helped accelerate incident response times, highlighting the technology's potential.By Gary Barlet3 months ago
Webcast: The Role of Forensics in CybersecurityIn this webcast, Federal Times explored the Incident Response playbook, the role of forensic investigation, the key collection technologies and more.By Federal Times staff3 months ago
OpinionHow government technology can bridge generational workforce gapsWhile millennials and Gen Zers are excited to use advanced technology in the workplace, other generations such as Baby Boomers may have limited experience.By Robert Edelman4 months ago
Minority Business Development Agency head discusses court rulingA federal judge ruled in March that the agency had to begin serving people regardless of race.By Mae Anderson4 months ago
Ask Reg: I got a federal job at 62. When can I retire with benefits?A reader asks when the earliest retirement age is for someone who joined the federal workforce at 62.By Reg Jones4 months ago
OpinionHow to create a trusted generative AI platform for federal processesHere are three strategies agencies can employ to overcome challenges and create a trusted generative AI platform that will improve citizen services.By Bob Gaines and Michael Spinali4 months ago
OpinionSetting a global standard for safe AI adoptionWhile the government considers new mandates around AI, there are other resources available to use as a starting point for safe use of the technology.By Gaurav (GP) Pal4 months ago