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Career Patterns Guide

Scenario: Retiree
Dominant Dimension: Time In Career

Retiree Scenario


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Scenario Description

Within this scenario, Retirees are people who have retired from careers inside or outside Federal service, possess valuable skills and competencies, and are interested in working for the Government either in a full-time or part-time capacity. Retiree applicants tend to be mobile across agencies. They may require more flexible work arrangements to accommodate their schedules and desired work location.

Retiree Scenario

Core Values

Work Attractors

  • Security for a better future
  • Deference to authority
  • Good work ethic
  • Loyalty
  • Persistence
  • Self-sacrifice and deferral of rewards
  • Work-life balance
  • Camaraderie
  • Fair compensation
  • Flexible work schedule and leave
  • Work aligned with interests
  • Innovative and meaningful work
  • Teamwork

Human Resources Policies/Programs To Leverage

  • Reinstatement Eligibility
  • Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-Setting Authority
  • Flexible Work Schedules and Leave Policies
  • Part-time and/or Job Sharing
  • Expert and Consultant Appointing Authority
  • Maximum Payable Rate Rule (highest previous rate)
  • Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives
  • Telework
  • Temporary and Term Appointments
  • Eldercare Benefits
  • TSP Matching Contribution Paid by the Government
  • Benefits for Part-Time, Temporary Limited, Seasonal, or Intermittent

Supports Recruitment

Supports Retention

  • Create part-time and flexible work options
  • Deploy experts to recruit experts
  • Market the mission
  • Market work-related training
  • Assign meaningful projects
  • Offer opportunities to mentor others
  • Ensure open, direct communications
  • Offer stress reduction programs

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