Management
A CEO Makes the Case That Young Employees Are Better at Solving Problems
With age comes wisdom, but with wisdom comes less creative problem-solving.
Management
Democrats Agree to More Border Security in Exchange for Protecting 'Dreamers'
Deal does not include immediate money for a border wall, however.
Management
The Dark Side of Networking
“If one person gets a leg up, that’s a leg down for whomever else is competing for those opportunities.”
Management
The White House Declares War on James Comey
Unchastened by the disastrous aftermath of firing the FBI director, Trump’s spokesperson is now arguing that Comey ought to face prosecution.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More From Hillary Clinton's Book
The former State Department chief has plenty of stories to tell.
Route Fifty
Self-Driving Vehicle Discussion in Congress Turns Toward Trucks
“I would argue that it makes sense not to have two safety standards out there,” says the top Republican on the Senate Commerce Committee. But not everyone is so sure.
Pay & Benefits
Secret Service Overtime Bill Moves Forward, Vets in Government Make Less, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Tech
The Trump Administration is Hiding Data About How Its Crackdown on Illegal Immigration is Going
ICE won't say what it does with undocumented immigrants it asks sheriffs and local police to detain.
Management
How Agencies Can Find and Develop Future Leaders
Like so many problems in our organizations, the pain is mostly self-inflicted.
Oversight
Union: Proposed EPA Budget Cuts Would Hurt 'Bread and Butter' Services Like Disaster Response
Initiatives related to climate change or other hot button topics aren't the only ones on the chopping block, labor and environmental leaders warn.
Defense
Analysts Are Quitting the State Department’s Anti-Propaganda Team
The Global Engagement Center is struggling to keep up with its missions: countering ISIS recruitment and Russian disinformation.
Management
Marshals Service Accused of Wasting Funds on Fancy Furniture, Excess Office Space
Sen. Grassley cites mismanagement in the Asset Forfeiture Program.
Nextgov
Amazon Web Services Can Now Host the Defense Department’s Most Sensitive Data
The company received provisional authority to host Impact Level 5 workloads.
Management
Wanted: Competent Management
Government reform efforts will founder if agencies and OMB ignore the basics.
Nextgov
Trump Administration Orders Russian Anti-virus Off All Government Systems
The move follows months of suggestions Kaspersky is too close to the Kremlin.
Management
Focus on ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ in Agency Reform Efforts, Senators Tell Trump Administration
Lawmakers also say agencies need to solicit input from front-line feds.
Pay & Benefits
Veterans in Government Made $11,000 Less Than Non-Vets in 2016
Veterans are half as likely to find themselves in professional positions than non-vets in the executive branch.
Management
Federal Hurricane Response Expands to Antitrust, Fraud Prevention
Justice Department teams with FTC to warn against price fixing, consumer gouging.
Nextgov
Transportation Department Shares Road Map for Self-Driving Cars
Automated driving systems could cut down on fatalities and unlock economic activity, according to the department's recent guidance.
Defense