Management
The Happiest People in the World Define What Makes Them That Way
Denmark's culture ministry surveyed its citizens on their most cherished values.
Management
Trump Makes It Official: It's Rex Tillerson for State
The pick will face heavy scrutiny in the Senate.
Pay & Benefits
Open Season for Dental and Vision Benefits Is Extended Until Wednesday
Federal workers will have two extra days to enroll in the program or make changes to their insurance plans.
Defense
Defense Contractors Should Fear More Than Trump’s Tweets
It’s not just Lockheed and Boeing. As president, Trump can mess with just about any contract he wants, even high-priced fighter jets, ships and armored trucks.
Tech
The Senate Will Investigate Russian Election Interference
With Mitch McConnell’s backing, a bipartisan inquiry could tee up the first confrontation between Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Russia, the CIA and Donald Trump
Late-night takes on the election's newest scandal.
Oversight
Trump Postpones Announcement About Separating His Business Interests From the Presidency
Trump’s failure to exit his business gives the Electoral College a legitimate reason to vote him down, experts say.
Management
Creating a Sense of Purpose at Work
Some cultures seem adept at sucking the souls out of their employees. You can do better than that.
Route Fifty
What’s to Be Done About Confederate Monuments in New Orleans?
Mayor Mitch Landrieu and City Council members joined a national movement to remove symbols that black residents feel perpetuate racism, but they’re finding you can’t do iconoclasm halfway.
Nextgov
House Intelligence Chairman Opposes Special Election Hacking Probe
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed an intelligence committee-led investigation in the Senate.
Management
Some Agencies Planned To Work Through a Shutdown; Others Took a Different Approach
It is unclear under what authority the White House planned to tell agencies to continue operating without appropriations
Oversight
Quiz: Are You in Danger of Breaking the Rules for Holiday Gift Giving in Federal Offices?
Federal employees are subject to restrictions on what they can give and receive.
Pay & Benefits
Obama’s 2.1 Percent Pay Raise Announcement Boosts Locality Pay
The salary increase announced last week includes a 1 percent across-the-board pay bump, combined with a 1.1 percent raise in locality pay.
Management
Trump Team’s Energy Questions Stir Fears of Retaliation Against Civil Servants
Lawmakers, scientists warn president-elect against politically-motivated personnel actions.
Oversight
Inspector General Empowerment Act Clears Congress
Bill “removes all doubt” about watchdog access to agency documents, backers say.
Nextgov
Trump’s Latest Landing Teams Include Two Cyber Experts
The president-elect released names of 37 additional landing team members Friday.
Nextgov
Chief Innovation Officers: An Unclear Role in the Federal Government
Today, federal chief innovation officers are significantly less common than the emerging role of chief data officer, and responsibilities associated with the title vary widely between agencies.
Route Fifty
Mayor Says Miami Beach Needs a Trump Wall; Ethics Official Slams Wisconsin
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: NYC subway delays; Wyoming can't take on federal land; snowstorm delays Maine government offices opening.
Tech
Open Government Act Clears Senate, Cheering Data Advocates
The push for machine-readable data would empower chief information officers.
Management