Management
Real Lean Is Not Just About Cutting Costs
Eliminating waste is not a public purpose, getting results is.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump, Cruz and Canada
The real estate mogul is questioning the Texan's eligibility to be president.
Nextgov
OPM Hackers Netted Usernames, Social Security Numbers Years Ago
Federal officials always maintained the attackers -- who nabbed 21.5 million background check records last year -- never obtained personally identifiable information during a breach two years ago.
Oversight
House Panelists Scold Five Agencies for Slow-Walking Documents
Chaffetz excoriates OPM, OMB, Justice, State and Homeland Security.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker: Every Agency Could Easily Find at Least 5% of Fat to Trim
Somewhere there's always a fed "doing something stupid," House oversight chairman says.
Route Fifty
Making Data on the Colorado River Basin’s Troubling Depletion More Accessible
Residents in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California should be paying the most attention to the Interior Department’s new, interactive drought tool.
Management
Don't Praise Accomplishments, Praise Effort: Science Says So
Creating an environment where employees feel anything is possible.
Nextgov
What Color Lightsaber Would Use the Most Energy?
Is R2-D2 battery operated? And other questions pondered by the Energy Department.
Route Fifty
These States Have Relied Most Heavily on Federal Aid
An analysis from the Tax Foundation presents federal aid as a percentage of state revenue for fiscal year 2013.
Defense
Defense Department Transfers Two Guantanamo Detainees to Ghana
The move, the first of 17 in coming days, shrinks the total population to 105.
Pay & Benefits
Rushing Retirement Could Cost You
You wouldn’t make a major career move without some serious planning—treat retirement with the same care.
Pay & Benefits
TRICARE Drug Co-Pays Will Rise on Feb. 1
Some beneficiaries will see a hike of between $2 and $4 for certain prescriptions.
Nextgov
Obama’s IT Hiring Agenda: Slow but Steady Progress
When it comes to recruiting tech talent, it appears the Obama administration’s efforts to attract top-flight are having an impact.
Management
Why Americans Work So Much Despite Economist John Maynard Keynes' Prediction
The economist predicted a society so prosperous that people would hardly have to work. But that isn’t exactly how things have played out.
Management
Gary Johnson Is Running for the Libertarian Nomination for President
The former New Mexico governor hopes to be the Libertarian Party’s nominee, but is realistic about his prospects in the fall.
Oversight
House Conservatives Won't Criticize Oregon Protests
Some GOP lawmakers express sympathy toward the Bundy-led effort to take over a federal wildlife refuge.
Management
Does This Excuse Make My ‘But’ Look Big?
3 ways to overcome the endless cycle of negativity.
Oversight
Malheur Standoff Boosts Momentum for Federal Criminal-Justice Reform
Conservative Republicans say prison terms for ranchers highlight need to end harsh mandatory minimums.
Tech
Firm Tied to Keystone XL Sues Obama Administration Over Rejected Pipeline
Domestic and international challenges extend saga over controversial tar-sands project.
Oversight