Management
Congress Wants to Boost Agency Use of Evidence in Program Evaluation
Improving data to measure outcomes is not a pretext to cut spending, panelists say.
Management
National Weather Service Develops New Career Path for Meteorologists
Initiative will help aspiring forecasters advance their careers while relieving the burden of administrators in charge of hiring and promoting.
Management
Agencies Begin White House-Mandated Training for Every Fed on Consequences of Leaks
Employees across government are receiving training this week on unauthorized disclosures.
Pay & Benefits
How Ready Are You For Retirement? A Quick Quiz
A simple way to assess where you stand.
Management
Want to Improve Government Customer Experience? Focus On Employee Morale
Engaged workers are the key to better service.
Nextgov
Meet the 17-Year-Old Who Hacked the U.S. Air Force
Chicago high school senior Jack Cable moonlights as an ethical hacker.
Nextgov
Veterans Affairs CIO Stepping Down
After another high-profile departure, there are 11 acting CIOs across the 24 CFO Act agencies.
Defense
Air Force: We’re Low on Bombs Because Congress Can’t Pass a Budget
It’s hard to persuade arms makers to boost production, even to fight ISIS, without cash on the barrelhead.
Oversight
How Democrats' Debt Ceiling Deal With President Trump May Have Backfired
The agreement cleared up a busy congressional calendar, allowing Republicans time for another attempt at repealing Obamacare.
Nextgov
Vint Cerf's Think Tank: Internet Rulemaking Is Going to Get More Complicated
The nonprofit recommends governments work with each other—and the rest of society—to craft internet regulations.
Route Fifty
Why Cities Are Concerned About Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation in Congress
Language related to preemption and data-sharing are two areas where cities and advocacy groups would like to see changes.
Nextgov
Federal Blockchain Projects Face a Familiar Talent Problem
The General Services Administration has a proof-of-concept project underway and a hurdle.
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