The hefty backlog of retirement claims to be processed by OPM reached its lowest point of 2022 at the end of June, but remains above last year’s levels. Ready to Retire? FERS Benefits Webinar CSRS Benefits Webinar In a recent ... Read More

Recently passed bill tasks OPM with setting up “rotational” cyber workforce.             The previous month was a busy one on Capitol Hill as January 6th hearings stole most of the media’s attention, along with a ... Read More

The director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) gives update on agency’s goals and progress after first year on the job. Complimentary Webinars: REGISTER HERE             Kiran Ahuja has now been the director of ... Read More

Job satisfaction dropped 8% from 2020 to 2021, according to the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Complimentary Webinars: REGISTER HERE             Every year, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) conducts a government-wide survey to gauge job ... Read More

The first black woman to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Shalanda Young officially takes her position at the agency’s helm. Complimentary Webinars: REGISTER HERE             Shalanda Young, who hails from a small ... Read More

We celebrate the end of the year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” FEDZONE Articles in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. The Social Security Offset Click Here to Read Learn about the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which applies to CSRS employees and ... Read More

We celebrate the end of the year with our Top 5 “Most-Read” Articles, written by STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer, in 2021 Complimentary Webinars 5. Top 5 Steps to Take Now for a Brighter Financial Future Click Here to Read A ... Read More

Do you know the differences between the many types of FERS retirements? We’ll break down the requirements for immediate, reduced, early, deferred, postponed, mandatory, and disability retirements The Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) offers many options for workers to collect ... Read More

The backlog of retirement claims sitting in OPM’s inventory is at levels not seen in over 8 years. Claiming retirement benefits after years of federal service requires a federal worker to submit a paper packet that is ultimately mailed to ... Read More

FY 2022 begins in October – and so new Federal Employee Group Life Insurance premiums go into effect Edward A. Zurndorfer In Benefits Administration Letter (BAL) Number 21-204 dated September 9, 2021, the Office of Personnel Management announced new Federal ... Read More