Management
Drop in Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Participation Raises Concerns
OPM’s engagement metric doesn’t take into account agency response rates, potentially masking declines in morale.
Management
The Judge Presiding Over Paul Manafort’s Case Also Ruled On Clinton’s Role In Benghazi
It may be years before Judge Amy Berman Jackson makes a decision. Here's what you need to know about her.
Nextgov
Bill Calls on Public to Hack Election System
It’s not clear if the contest will include prize money or be a formal bug bounty program.
Route Fifty
Corruption in the Cross Hairs as New Yorkers Go to Polls
A potential constitutional convention in the Empire State could reform Albany’s back-room culture.
Management
The Mistake Of Seeing Only Some Jobs As Creative
Working in an “uncreative” gig does not suddenly make one an uncreative person.
Defense
Trump's Policy on Terrorism Suspects Looks Like Obama's
A captured Benghazi suspect is reportedly being brought to the U.S., which means he will be tried in a civilian court.
Management
Trump’s GSA Nominee Gets One Step Closer to Confirmation
Senate panel unanimously approves Hill staff veteran Emily Murphy.
Management
A New Study Shows How Managers Can Double Employee Satisfaction and Trust
Feeling supported counts for a lot.
Pay & Benefits
FBI Employees Cannot Use Whistleblower Retaliation as a Defense, Court Rules
FBI employee says he was fired for reporting on employees who used a government plane to solicit prostitutes.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Mueller's First Indictments
Late-night reacts to the news about Paul Manafort, Rick Gates and George Papadopoulos.
Nextgov
What’s the Federal Government’s Role in Smart Cities?
A D.C. research and advocacy group says high tech infrastructure can’t be just a local project.
Nextgov
DHS is Too Slow to Share Cyber Threat Info, Companies Say
Homeland Security threat information is too slow to arrive and sometimes outdated, three out of six industry representatives said.
Management
Agency Jobs Watch: Education Offers Buyouts and Early Retirement
Agency reform plans were finalized in September.
Management
Will Higher Fees Hurt the National Park Service's Diversity Efforts?
A trip to Yosemite or Yellowstone doesn’t come cheap. Some experts worry raising the entrance fee from $25 to $70 could make a difference in who is welcomed.
Oversight
Democrats Warn Trump: Leave Mueller Alone
After Monday's indictments, lawmakers urged Republicans to join them in supporting the special counsel's investigation.
Management
Trump’s Plan to Ban Transgender Military Personnel Hits a Roadblock
A federal court ruling creates another setback for the president’s efforts to roll back many of his predecessor’s policies.
Nextgov
The Urgent Case for IoT Security Training for Civilian Agencies
Civilian agencies could learn a thing or two from the military's cyber culture.
Management
State Department Rejoins Presidential Management Fellows Program
The agency will accept a handful of fellows in 2018 after unexpectedly withdrawing from the PMF program this year.
Defense