Management
Carson’s Ultimate Goal for HUD: 'Heal the Nation'
Housing and Urban Development Department Secretary Ben Carson gave employees his vision for the agency. He also promised to fix the restrooms at headquarters.
Pay & Benefits
VA Re-Fires Scandal-Plagued Employee in Test Case for Trump's New Law
New law took effect after initial disciplinary act against director of medical center in Washington, D.C.
Route Fifty
Puerto Rico Devastated: ‘When We Can Get Outside, We Will Find Our Island Destroyed’
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: More states announce their FirstNet opt-in decisions; Mich. Civil Service Commission gives state more power over its workers; and Louisiana has some good budget news for a change.
Pay & Benefits
VA Needs Better Relocation Incentive Tracking, Flu Season Approaches and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Some Agencies Say Reform Plans Won’t Focus on Job Cuts, Layoffs Unlikely
HR leaders say they will find new jobs for anyone whose function is eliminated.
Management
Scientists Have Run Out of Adjectives to Describe Maria’s Devastating Power
Maria is the strongest storm to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years.
Management
6 Reasons to Be Excited About Changes to the Combined Federal Campaign
A charity that aims to help federal employees in need believes the changes will result in a more effective and efficient fundraising mechanism.
Oversight
Senators Unveil Bill to Ban Agencies from Spending at President’s Properties
Trump’s hotel profits prompt more legislation as court cases advance.
Pay & Benefits
Judge Tosses OPM Breach Lawsuits, Plaintiffs Appeal
Breached employees can’t show they were actually damaged, the federal judge said.
Management
Beware The Perils Of Groupthink, Yet Meetings Can Still Be Useful
Meetings can be a real drag, but they're still essential for certain types of decision-making.
Nextgov
Symantec CEO: Get Commercial Software Off National Security Systems
The anti-virus exec praised U.S. officials who booted Kaspersky off government systems but stopped short of directly criticizing his competitor.
Nextgov
Lockheed Martin Tops Federal IT Rankings
IDC Government's latest report features a lot of the old guard but recent mergers and acquisitions could shake things up.
Management
Wanted: Good Leaders For Government. Must Have People, Not Just Technical, Skills
The best person for a job may not be the one who best knows how to do the work but the one who can get the best work out of others. A scholar examines the nature of leadership.
Management
For U.S. Defense Contractors, North Korean Hostilities Are Good For Business
“Clearly, as we watch what’s happening around our globe, the rather rapid advance of some of our potential adversaries is quite concerning."
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's United Nations Speech
The president doubled down on a nickname for Kim Jong-un and stumbled over a few key words.
Nextgov
Experts Warn Congress Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill Could Backfire
The well-meaning bill could have several unintended consequences, advocates testified to a Senate panel.
Route Fifty
Leaders of State and Local Groups Offer Their Thoughts on a ‘Transactional’ White House
The executive directors of the National Governors Association, National League of Cities and National Association of Counties joined Route Fifty on Tuesday for a discussion about intergovernmental affairs.
Pay & Benefits
Governing Board Approves 20 Percent Increase to TSP Budget
Agency expects additional costs associated with the advent of the military's blended retirement system, more IT upgrades.
Management
Senators Want Heads to Roll After Postal Service Underestimates Delayed Mail by 2 Billion Pieces
Lawmakers cite report finding employees intentionally misrepresented statistics.
Management