Pay & Benefits
Expect More Rotations But No Major Pay Reforms in Obama’s SES Executive Order
Federal managers group has major issues with draft reform proposals.
Tech
OPM Is Just Now Figuring Out How Much Data It Owns
Months after it announced it was hacked, the agency has finally put together an inventory of its own servers.
Route Fifty
Will Obama Step Into Divisive Land Squabble in Maine?
The president has the authority to designate national monuments with the stroke of his pen. But will he do so in the Pine Tree State?
Management
Algorithms Make Better Hiring Decisions Than Humans
Hiring against a machine’s recommendations only leads to worse hires, according to a NBER study.
Management
Senator Mocks Federal Funds Spent on Solar-Powered Brewery, Silent Shakespeare Plays
Lankford’s “Federal Fumbles” picks up where Coburn left off on detailing potential government waste.
Management
Congress Weighs In on Defense Procurement Gaps
The solution is new skills, not new rules.
Route Fifty
Route Fifty Viewcast on Dec. 8: Leveraging Data for State and Local Government Transformation
Register for our upcoming free, livestreamed event that’s focused on the role of data in government operations and performance.
Management
The Many Gaffes and Misstatements of Donald Trump
From the size of his airplane to the source of his campaign money, the GOP frontrunner continues making factually untrue claims
Oversight
Congress Returns From Recess Facing Dec. 11 Deadline to Avoid a Shutdown
Battles also lie ahead over climate talks, Obamacare and Planned Parenthood.
Management
One Way Obama Can’t Outrun Congress on Climate Change
Big nations and private-sector titans arrived in Paris vowing to open their wallets for green energy technology. But can the U.S. make good on its promise?
Nextgov
Leaked Pentagon Bomber Data, Scoop Up Toy Company Details on Kids, and Pinch Credit Cards from Wisconsin Resort
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
L.A.'s Plan to Send Letters to Those Who Drive Through Prostitution Zones
Also in our Thanksgiving news roundup: Nebraska is ready for California’s thirsty ‘wolves,’ and Huntsville prepares to dominate Alabama.
Management
Brain Connections Predict How Well You Can Pay Attention
Understanding why the mind wanders.
Management
How to Get More Dads to Take Paternity Leave: Pay Them
There are many research-backed reasons for parents to take leave.
Pay & Benefits
Recoup Some Savings During Open Season
You may even be able to offset your spending on holiday shopping.
Nextgov
Secret DHS Audit Could Prove Governmentwide Hacker Surveillance Isn’t Really Governmentwide
The intrusion-prevention system, named EINSTEIN 3 Accelerated, garnered both ridicule and praise following the OPM hack.
Nextgov
Emma, USCIS' New Virtual Assistant, Can Soon Answer Your Visa Questions
A rudimentary, text-based version of more advanced virtual assistants such as Apple's Siri, Emma interprets typed questions and direct users to relevant parts of the USCIS website.
Management
Thanksgiving Comes During a National Debate Over Syrian Refugees
Last November, politicians sparred over Obama’s executive action on immigration. This year, it’s the Syrian refugee debate that’s tapping into concerns about American identity.
Defense