Civil service in the United States

U.S. Selective Service System Best Places to Work Scores Increase a Second Year in a Row

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Human behavior, Labor, Employment, Employee relations, Civil service in the United States, Partnership for Public Service, Samuel J. Heyman, United States Office of Personnel Management, Selective Service System, Employee engagement, SSS

Selective Service System's (SSS) Best Places to Work in the Federal Government employee engagement score, measuring employee satisfaction with their jobs and organization, increased to 81.3 in 2020, a 32.6 percent increase from its 2019 score.

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  • Selective Service System's (SSS) Best Places to Work in the Federal Government employee engagement score, measuring employee satisfaction with their jobs and organization, increased to 81.3 in 2020, a 32.6 percent increase from its 2019 score.
  • The employee engagement score is calculated by the Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting Group and was released recently in its 2020 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government report.
  • "Likewise, Selective Service leadership is committed to supporting our team by encouraging engagement, innovation and a safe and balanced work environment."
  • To view, or download, our new award winning Public Service Announcements please click on this link.

LCI Industries Announces Pricing of Offering of $400 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of 1.125% Convertible Senior Notes

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Steel, Automotive, Engineering, Automotive Manufacturing, Recreational vehicles, Manufacturing, Civil service in the United States, Federal Employees Retirement System

The notes will mature on May 15, 2026, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date.

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  • The notes will mature on May 15, 2026, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date.
  • Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding January 15, 2026, noteholders may convert their notes only upon the satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods.
  • Any offers of the notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum.
  • All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made.

New Legions of Remote Workers Puts Geographic Pay Policies in the Spotlight

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Friday, April 9, 2021
Insurance, Employee compensation in the United States, Civil service in the United States, Income in the United States

Of the 62% of organizations with existing geographic pay policies, 44%are considering modifying or have recently modified their policies due to the increase of full-time remote work, according to WorldatWork's Geographic Pay Policies Study.

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  • Of the 62% of organizations with existing geographic pay policies, 44%are considering modifying or have recently modified their policies due to the increase of full-time remote work, according to WorldatWork's Geographic Pay Policies Study.
  • Pay policy prevalence, geographic pay philosophies, determinants of employees' geographic pay location, modification approaches, remote work flexibility, and limiting factors, among other variables, were measured.
  • The more locations an organization has, the more likely they are to consider creating a U.S. geographic pay policy, especially as full-time remote work rises.
  • 41% of organizations apply pay differentials as a premium/discount to either structure or individual pay, and 33% create separate base pay structures for each/different geographic location.

Attorney Bobby Devadoss of The Devadoss Law Firm, P.L.L.C. Recognized as a 2021 Elite Lawyer

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Articles, Law, Labor, Civil service in the United States, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Civil Service Reform Act, Law firm, Lawyer

Only the most outstanding and experienced attorneys receive the Elite Lawyer award through a rigorous selection process.

Key Points: 
  • Only the most outstanding and experienced attorneys receive the Elite Lawyer award through a rigorous selection process.
  • Bobby is a former federal attorney whose previous work experience includes positions with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).
  • With offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and Washington, DC, The Devadoss Law Firm represents federal government employees nationwide in many types of adverse actions.
  • To learn more about The Devadoss Law Firm, P.L.L.C., visit https://www.fedemploymentlaw.com/ or call 888-351-0424 to schedule a free consultation.

Tips on Biden-Harris Presidential Appointee Hiring Resources

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Appointment, President of the United States, Civil service in the United States

Drilling down several levels on the Presidential Transition site, you get to the Exploring Job Opportunities page (see the link below).

Key Points: 
  • Drilling down several levels on the Presidential Transition site, you get to the Exploring Job Opportunities page (see the link below).
  • Here you find two main "Types of Appointments," those requiring Senate Confirmation and others that do not.
  • Presidential appointments not requiring Senate confirmation (PA): Approximately 450 positions.
  • Her firm specializes in writing and designing professional federal resumes, as well as consulting, coaching and education on the federal hiring process.

Alight Solutions to team with Accenture Federal Services to provide defined contribution recordkeeping services to the Federal Thrift Savings Plan

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Software, Banking, Mobile, Wireless, Accounting, Professional services, Data management, Technology, Other Professional Services, Legal, Human resources, Finance, Consulting, Finance, Money, Economy, Civil service in the United States, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Retirement plans in the United States, Thrift Savings Plan, Accenture, Defined contribution plan, TSP, Alight Solutions, Alight

Alight Solutions, a leading cloud-based provider of integrated digital human capital and business solutions, is pleased to announce that it will team with Accenture Federal Services (AFS) to provide defined contribution recordkeeping for the Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

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  • Alight Solutions, a leading cloud-based provider of integrated digital human capital and business solutions, is pleased to announce that it will team with Accenture Federal Services (AFS) to provide defined contribution recordkeeping for the Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
  • As announced on November 16, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board concluded its Recordkeeping Services Acquisition (RKSA) with an award to Accenture Federal Services.
  • Alight will work with Accenture Federal Services to provide recordkeeping, administration and support to the approximately 6.1 million Federal employees and uniformed service members who participate in the TSP.
  • Alights long history of administering large, complex defined contribution plans has helped millions of U.S. workers save for a more secure retirement.

Accenture Federal Services Wins Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Contract to Improve Retirement Outcomes for Civil Service and Military 401K

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Professional services, Finance, Service companies, Consulting, Service industries, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Civil service in the United States, Accenture, Thrift Savings Plan, ACN, TSP, Transform, Accenture Federal Services, Accenture

Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been awarded the Recordkeeping Services Acquisition (RKSA) contract by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB).

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  • Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been awarded the Recordkeeping Services Acquisition (RKSA) contract by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB).
  • The contract aims to reimagine retirement services for the digital age and improve the customer experience for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
  • Its an honor to support the FRTIB to reimagine retirement services and improve the customer experience of the TSP, said Elaine Beeman, senior managing director and Accenture Federal Services civilian lead.
  • Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.

Bechtel executive honored with U.S. Department of the Navy's Presidential Rank Award for high-impact achievements

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Civil service in the United States, Presidential Rank Awards, Smoot, American culture, United States, L. Douglas Smoot

Established in 1978, the Presidential Rank Awards recognize a small group of career senior executives who demonstrate extraordinary professional, technical, and scientific achievements on a national or international level.

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  • Established in 1978, the Presidential Rank Awards recognize a small group of career senior executives who demonstrate extraordinary professional, technical, and scientific achievements on a national or international level.
  • Smoot received the award of Meritorious Executive.
  • Smoot joined 12 other senior executive service members and two senior professionals from the Department of the Navy who also received 2019 Presidential Rank Awards.
  • She retired after more than 30 years with the Department of the Navy, joining Bechtel as manager of business strategy in 2019.

MetLife Renewed as Annuity Provider for the Thrift Savings Plan

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Friday, January 31, 2020
Professional services, Consumer, Seniors, Human resources, Finance, Banking, Economy, Annuities, Finance, Money, Actuarial science, Retirement plans in the United States, Civil service in the United States, Thrift Savings Plan, Life annuity, MetLife, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Defined contribution plan

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), a leading provider of income annuities to defined contribution (DC) plans, announced that it has been selected by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to continue to serve as the exclusive annuity provider for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), covering more than five million federal employees.

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  • Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), a leading provider of income annuities to defined contribution (DC) plans, announced that it has been selected by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to continue to serve as the exclusive annuity provider for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), covering more than five million federal employees.
  • MetLife has been the sole annuity provider for the TSP since the plans inception in 1986.
  • We are pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with the Thrift Savings Plan, said Michel Khalaf, president and CEO of MetLife, Inc. Income annuities offer financial certainty in retirement.
  • In addition to being the first and only annuity provider for the TSP, MetLife has been a leader in offering guaranteed income solutions to defined contribution plan sponsors for more than 40 years.

The President of the United States recognizes Chip Fulghum with Distinguished Executive Award

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Civil service in the United States, Presidential Rank Awards, United States Tennis Association, American culture, United States

The selection represents the top annual award for Senior Executive Service members and professionals.

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  • The selection represents the top annual award for Senior Executive Service members and professionals.
  • The award will be presented at a Senior Leadership Summit December 17, 2019 in Washington, D.C.
    Each year, the President of the United States recognizes a small percentage of the members of the Senior Executive Service and Senior Professionals for sustained accomplishment and achievement of extraordinary results with the Presidential Rank Award.
  • The President recognized 141 Senior Executives and Senior Professionals in 2019, including 29 Distinguished Executives, 3 Distinguished Professionals, 84 Meritorious Executives, and 13 Meritorious Professionals.
  • "We are so blessed to have Chip leading our Endeavors programs across the country," said Jon Allman, Endeavors President & CEO.