The Exhausting Ordeal of the Census Bureau’s Top Scientist
USPS Cuts 10K Jobs After Five Years of Growth
OPM Nominee's Unusual Management Record
Leadership Awards Nominations Now Open
New Whistleblower Protection Office Is Under Investigation
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All But Three Cabinet-Level Agencies Have Shed Jobs Under Trump
Agencies say they are now trying to reverse that trend.
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The Poop Problem Plaguing One of America’s Wealthiest Cities
The Poop Problem Plaguing One of America’s Wealthiest Cities
“People should have places to go to the bathroom when they need to, and in ...
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Cyber Officials Swear They Aren't the Enemy
Cyber Officials Swear They Aren't the Enemy
Federal cyber officials want to help agencies build more secure health care systems, not just ...
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Management
Lone Senator Continues to Block Vote on Counterintelligence Leader
Lone Senator Continues to Block Vote on Counterintelligence Leader
Sen. Chuck Grassley’s reasons for putting a hold on the nomination of ...
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With 'Human Composting' Legislation, Washington State Could Offer Alternatives to Burials
With 'Human Composting' Legislation, Washington State Could Offer Alternatives to Burials
After passing the legislature last week, a bill ...
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Building a Map to Help Care for Vulnerable Residents
Building a Map to Help Care for Vulnerable Residents
San Bernardino County, California, uses a survey and mapping tool to connect ...
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Tech
Pentagon’s Digital Guru Chris Lynch to Depart
Pentagon’s Digital Guru Chris Lynch to Depart
DOD office instrumental in the JEDI cloud competition is getting a new director this month.
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From "Cloud First" to "Cloud Smart"
From "Cloud First" to "Cloud Smart"
With the growth of remote and mobile work, escalating security concerns, and the increased demand for ...
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Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy Announces Second Class
Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy Announces Second Class
The second class will be open to all feds, not just those who do not work in IT.
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Oversight
State Dept. Employees Could Award Themselves Promotions, Watchdog Warns
State Dept. Employees Could Award Themselves Promotions, Watchdog Warns
Auditor notes need to enforce multiple approvals of personnel moves.
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Excellence in Government
Progress Is Finally Being Made on Security Clearance Backlog
Progress Is Finally Being Made on Security Clearance Backlog
Improvements to processing times are still needed.
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On Politics
Viewpoint: The Mueller Report Was My Tipping Point
Viewpoint: The Mueller Report Was My Tipping Point
I was a Trump transition staffer, and I’ve seen enough. It’s time for impeachment.
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Acting Defense Secretary Appoints New Digital Service Director
Acting Defense Secretary Appoints New Digital Service Director
Chris Lynch and his hoodie are leaving the Pentagon.
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ROUTE FIFTY
EARLYBIRD
Former Police Chief Jane Castor elected first LGBTQ mayor of Tampa, Florida
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Acting DHS chief: Family separations policy 'not worth it'
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Democrats Ask and Trump Says No, Signaling a Bitter Fight Ahead
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Analysis: The real story of the 2018 midterms was the youths
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SPECIAL REPORTS
Solving for Unproductive Workplace Conversations
These are the conversations where everyone talks and no one listens.
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In Acquisition, Standing Still Is the Biggest Risk
Urgent mission needs demand innovative procurement tools; fortunately, agencies have options.
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‘Conveyer Belt’ Justice: An Inside Look at Immigration Courts
Where the cases pile up so relentlessly there’s barely time for consideration—or lunch.
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In Acquisition, Standing Still Is the Biggest Risk
Urgent mission needs demand innovative procurement tools; fortunately, agencies have options.
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PROMOTIONS
Doing Good with Government Data
You may wonder where to start in using analytics to improve operations and enrich the lives of citizens. Quite simply, analysis begins with a problem. What issue do you want to solve? What task needs to be simplified? Start by solving that one problem. Then, after gleaning value from that first solution, use analytics to solve other problems throughout the organization.
Election Security Tested
We’ve learned a lot about election security in the two years following the 2016 presidential election, and most of it is not confidence-instilling. U.S. voting systems, like any other electronic systems, have vulnerabilities. The midterms brought only false alarms, but securing elections is a marathon, not a sprint. In this ebook, we look at the issues that need continued attention.
Accelerated AI: Best Practices for Implementing AI in Government Agencies
Today’s advancements in artificial intelligence are well known. AI has begun to seep into our everyday activities from how we commute to how we shop to how we watch television. But for government, the evolution of AI and the potential it provides hasn’t yet come to fruition.
2019 Outlook for Federal Management Priorities
It’s been 40 years since the federal personnel system underwent significant reform. Like his recent predecessors, President Trump has a management agenda to modernize the federal workforce.
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