Pay & Benefits
DHS Secretary Promises 'Better Pay Systems, Better Benefits'
John Kelly also dilutes several key Trump proposals, including the wall.
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Rural Minnesota Facing the ‘Beginning of the Wave’ of Homeless Senior Citizens
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Florida’s newest invasive species; sanctuary city fights in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Yakima; and marijuana decriminalization in Kansas City.
Management
Why You Need to Know About Blockchain
The technology offers a unique opportunity for agencies to detect fraud and improve services and transparency.
Nextgov
Bill to Improve Small Business Cybersecurity Advances
The bill directs NIST to create "clear and concise" guidance for how small and medium businesses can boost their digital defenses.
Management
How Self-Reflection Can Make You a Better Leader
Setting aside 15 minutes a day can help you prioritize, prepare, and build a stronger team.
Tech
The Air Force Is Reorganizing to Fight in Space
After a scathing report, service leaders are creating a three-star czar to oversee orbital warfare.
Management
Rex Tillerson Had Exactly 23 Words in Response to North Korea's Missile Launch
"The United States has spoken enough about North Korea," were nine of them.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Wall Will Only Be Beautiful on the U.S. Side
Forget the Mexicans: Americans want to stare at something pretty.
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Why So Many Americans Are Saying Goodbye to Cities
What’s happening to New York City is a microcosm of what’s happening around the country—the hollowing out of the U.S. city.
Nextgov
Oversight Committee Mulls a Cyber-Only Digital Service
Lawmakers debated the merits of a rotational workforce.
Management
Rebooting Workplace Harassment Prevention Efforts
Agencies have a legal obligation to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Management
Few Details Emerge on Trump's Workforce Attrition Plan, but Past Proposals May Offer Clues
Former officials overseeing attrition initiatives question the tactic's utility.
Defense
Analysis: The Silence of Rex Tillerson
Sooner or later, someone needs to explain what Trump’s foreign policy is. But the secretary of state does not seem to understand his job.
Tech
Copyright Office Spent Millions on Flawed Computer System
Leaked consultant report to watchdog says agency covered up waste.
Management
Why You Should Care About Open Data
The transparency movement is directly benefitting people and the economy.
Nextgov
State Officials Question Benefits of Federal Election Oversight
Officials say a new designation provides little help and could undermine election transparency.
Management
Treating Your Job as a 'Calling' is a Blueprint for Burnout and Regret
Workers deeply invested in their work can be easily disappointed.
Tech
Trump is Reportedly Going to Demand Foreigners Share Their Phone Passwords to Get Into the U.S.
Are travelers willing to have their Facebook and Instagram feeds examined by immigration officials?
Nextgov
Health Industry Needs Government Go-To for Cyber Threats, Expert Says
Increasing cyber threats to the health care sector require more federal guidance, experts told a House subcommittee.
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