Resources for Federal Employees
No matter where you’re at in your federal career, explore our resources and topics exclusively for Feds so you can feel secure along all the stages of your journey.
Veterans' Preference in Hiring
WAEPA’s Veterans’ Preference in Hiring Guide details many ways Veterans of the Armed Forces are given preference in appointments to Federal positions, including an overview of Congressional law and information on entitlement to benefits.
Caring for an Aging Loved One Guide
WAEPA’s Caring for an Aging Loved One Guide helps you assess and prepare for when a loved one needs care. It covers developing a care plan, organizing important documents, and how to provide support.
New Federal Employee Guide
WAEPA’s New Federal Employees Guide helps you navigate all of the details of joining the Federal workforce.
Senior Executive Service Guide
WAEPA’s Senior Executive Service Guide covers everything you need to know about Senior Executive Service (SES).
Federal Travel Guide
WAEPA’s Federal Travel Guide gives you all the latest information about traveling on official Government business.
Federal Career Advancement Guide
This guide will help Civilian Feds update their resume, navigate the Federal job boards, and complete their Individual Development Plans (IDP).
Prevent Bullying Guide
WAEPA’s Prevent Bullying Guide helps you and your family with a serious problem: Bullying. According to recent surveys, almost half of school-aged children say that they have been bullied.
Consumer Assistance Guide
WAEPA’s Consumer Assistance Guide is designed to help you, the American consumer, spot scams and better protect yourself against fraud.
What Mid-Career Employees Need to Know
Date & Time Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET Presented By Join Vanessa Craddock, Federal Benefits Specialist, on behalf of National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc....
2025 Federal Holiday Calendar
In 2025, Federal employees will enjoy 12 Federal holidays. Below, you’ll find the full list of these holidays and when they will be observed. What are Federal Holidays? In the...
5 Tips to Manage a Hybrid Work Life
A 2022 study1 found that 74% of U.S. companies are using or plan to permanently implement a hybrid work model. In fact, a hybrid work model may be a driver...
Tips for Part-Time Federal Employees & Job Sharing
The Federal Government has long recognized the value of part-time employment. In fact, legislation encouraging part-time employment for Federal employees has been in place since 1978. Part-time employees are represented...
12 Tips to Help Older Adults Survive a Disaster
Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, chemical spills, wildfires and other man-made and natural disasters can have long-lasting and sometimes permanent effects on communities and the older adults who live in them....
Security at Federal Buildings
A recent survey found that one third of Federal Employees said that they or a colleague had been threatened or harassed while doing their jobs. Employees are increasingly considering themselves...
5 Steps To Creating A Family Health History
A family health history is a written record of a family’s health, medical conditions, lifestyle habits (for example, whether anyone in the family has smoked), and where and how family...
8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
Identity theft is a crime that impacts over 10 million adults in the U.S. every year. It can be as simple as someone opening an online account in your name,...
Federal Civilian Life
What the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act Mean for Your Retirement
The SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act provide several benefits aimed at enhancing retirement savings and making it easier for Americans to build their retirement nest egg. Here’s a summary...
November 6, 2024
2 min
Federal Civilian Life
A Well-Deserved Recognition Week to All Public Servants
In 1985, the first week of May was marked to thank everyone working in local, state, and federal government. Today, public employees are at the forefront helping businesses and communities...
April 29, 2022
3 Min
Federal Civilian Life
How Women Have Adapted to Remote Work While Caring for their Families
“Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” is the theme for Women’s History Month in 2022. It was designated by the National Women’s History Alliance as a tribute to the uninterrupted work...
March 11, 2022
3 Min
Federal Civilian Life
2020 WAEPA Federal Summit and Annual Member Meeting: Key Takeaways
Like many events, WAEPA’s annual conference moved to a fully virtual format in 2020. Hosted by our CEO M. Shane Canfield, the 2020 WAEPA Federal Summit and Annual Member Meeting...
November 16, 2020
3 Min
Federal Civilian Life
WAEPA New Member Portal
WAEPA works closely with our members and is constantly searching for ways to make managing their life insurance policies easier. The new WAEPA Member Portal is the latest tool we’ve...
October 5, 2020
2 Min
Federal Civilian Life
WAEPA’s New and Improved Referral Program
WAEPA is the life insurance choice of over 46,000 Civilian Federal Employees and their families. One of the biggest ways Feds learn about WAEPA is by word-of-mouth from colleagues who...
July 31, 2020
2 Min
Federal Civilian Life
Federal Employee Highlight: Becky Brown of Federalisms
In the days before COVID-19, you may recall signing and passing around an obligatory birthday or retirement card for your colleagues. Some are tongue-in-cheek, others just plain cringey. One Federal...
July 27, 2020
3 Min
Federal Civilian Life
The Best-Kept Secrets About Federal Service
If you are thinking about jumping into a career as a federal employee or just started your journey as one, you may not be aware of the numerous opportunities and...
June 15, 2020
2 Min
Federal Civilian Life
Federal Employees: The Unsung Heroes Of Disaster Preparedness
We are living in truly unprecedented times. With much of the world shut down in an effort to minimize the reach of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is one group of workers putting...
April 23, 2020
4 Min
Federal Civilian Life
Federal Life Insurance in 280 Characters or Less
Life Insurance can be confusing. Especially in the Federal space, where benefits packages can be overwhelming packets of paperwork, filled with unfamiliar acronyms and pricing tiers. To help you make...
February 28, 2020
4 Min