Management
The 6 Agencies Where Employee Morale Has Declined the Most
State Department sees decline in satisfaction and engagement, while the African Development Fund reversed course on 2016 gains.
Oversight
House Moves Bills Enhancing Whistleblower Protections
Supervisors found to have retaliated against employees who report possible wrongdoing would face mandatory discipline.
Management
How to Beat Burnout at Work
Burnout isn't only about being too busy—it can also arise when workers feel under-utilized or full of self-doubt.
Oversight
Trump Keeps Passing the Buck to Congress
On Obamacare subsidies, the Iran deal, and DACA, the president has taken unprecedented steps to hand executive authority back to lawmakers.
Management
U.S. Government Agencies are Buying Ads On Facebook—In Russian
Voice of America spends tens of thousands of dollars on Facebook ads.
Nextgov
House Bill Would Allow Companies to Hack Back—With Limits
The bill would let hacked companies steal back or destroy their files but not cause exact retribution on hackers.
Management
How Trump’s End to Obamacare Subsidies Increases the Threat of a Government Shutdown
White House also calls for Congress to cancel $5.6 billion in agency appropriations.
Management
The 6 Agencies Where Employee Happiness Has Improved the Most
The Homeland Security Department and the Chemical Safety Board continue their upward trends.
Management
Conferees Will Determine Fate of Defense Bill Provision to Deter Frivolous Contractor Bid Protests
Senate version of NDAA would require large companies to cover costs.
Defense
If War with Russia Breaks Out, Borders and Bureaucracy Could Slow the West’s Response
In a summer of multinational exercises in Europe, the first thing the U.S. Army learned was: ‘Borders are hard.’
Nextgov
IRS Suspends $7 Million Equifax Contract
The suspension comes after additional security incidents at Equifax.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirees to Receive Biggest Cost-of-Living Bump Since 2012
The 2 percent increase will take effect starting with December benefits.
Management
Puerto Ricans Desperate For Water Are Drinking From Superfund Sites
The tainted wells were sealed to avoid human exposure to toxins.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Another Trump Executive Order Signing
The president almost forgot to do the one thing he was there for.
Route Fifty
U.S. House Intergovernmental Task Force Delves Into Federalism Issues
The dean of Yale Law School was among those who spoke to the recently launched panel as it met for the second time.
Management
Federal Employees Happier, More Engaged for Third Year in a Row
Worker response to OPM’s annual survey reaches lowest level in more than a decade.
Nextgov
DHS Nominee Would Be Agency’s First Homegrown Cyber Leader
Kirstjen Nielsen would be the agency's first secretary with extensive cyber experience.
Nextgov
Census Needs $4.5B More for 2020 Count, Commerce Secretary Says
The funds are crucial to getting the IT back on track, Wilbur Ross told lawmakers.
Management
Lawmakers Debate Bringing BRAC to VA Health Care Facilities
New bill would create commission to recommend facilities for closure.
Management