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Early-outs without a buyout - would you bite?

There was a time when no self-respecting federal worker would take an offer to retire early unless it was accompanied by a $25,000 buyout. But after two-plus years of a pay freeze and furloughs in the forecast, attitudes may have changed, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.

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2012 Buyout Guide

A list of agencies considering or offering buyouts and early retirements in 2012.

Tags: buyouts , workforce , budget , pay and benefits , retirement , VSIP , management , Ruben Gomez

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Broadcasting Board of Governors offers buyouts, early outs

Employees have until Nov. 9 to apply for a Voluntary Incentive Separation Payments (VSIP) and they must leave the agency by Dec. 31. Employees have until Nov. 30, 2013, to apply for a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority.

Tags: BBG , VOA , pay and benefits , VSIP , retirement

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Are you in the Buyout Zone?

The IRS is the latest agency to join the 2012 buyout parade. Employees in other agencies should study it because it may be the model for similar buyouts governmentwide, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.

Tags: pay and benefts , benefits , retirement , workforce , Mike Causey , buyouts , early retirements , VSIP

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USDA takes direct approach to managing workforce, reducing costs

Billy Milton, chief human capital officer at the USDA, tells The Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp about the Agriculture Department's successful approach to managing its workforce in tough budgetary times.

Tags: Billy Milton , Tom Vilsack , USDA , CHCO , retirement , pay and benefits , workforce , management , Federal Drive , Senior Executive Service , Michael OConnell , VISA , VSIP

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Air Force to offer 3rd round of buyouts, early retirements

The Air Force is hoping the third time will be the charm in its efforts to trim its civilian workforce, announcing Friday a third round of buyouts and early retirements. The service plans to begin offering Voluntary Early Retirements and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments beginning May 1. Applications will be due by May 14 and those approved will need to leave federal service by Aug. 31.

Tags: DoD , Air Force , Sharon Dunbar , workforce , pay and benefits , buyouts , early retirements , VSIP ,

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What to know before taking a buyout

Tammy Flanagan, the senior benefits director for the National Institute of Transition Planning, joined In Depth with Francis Rose to discuss the pros and cons of taking a buyout.

Tags: buyouts , early retirement , VSIP , Tammy Flanagan , NITP , In Depth , Francis Rose , pay and benefits , workforce

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TSA, NGA offer buyouts, early outs

TSA is offering targeted early retirements, but certain mission-critical employees cannot apply. NGA is offering 150 buyouts.

Tags: VSIP , early retirement , workforce , workforce reduction , buyouts , pay and benefits , retirement , TSA , NGA , Ruben Gomez

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Air Force announces second round of buyouts, early retirements

The Air Force has announced a second round of buyouts and early retirements affecting the service's civilian employees. Officials said the second round is part of the

Tags: Air Force , DoD , buyouts , early retirements , VSIP , Sharon Dunbar , Darrell Jones , Buyout Guide

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2011 Buyout Guide

A list of federal agencies that considered or offered buyouts and early retirements in 2011.

Tags: buyouts , workforce , budget , management , pay and benefits , retirement , workforce reduction , VSIP , Ruben Gomez

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