Management
Jane’s World: The Daunting Role of a Middle Manager
Efficiency, engagement and innovation start in the middle.
Nextgov
FDA Crowdsourcing its Way to Precision Medicine. But What About Security?
A team at FDA is in the midst of launching PrecisionFDA, a cloud-based platform so researchers can work together.
Defense
Obama's Speech Before Thanksgiving: There is No 'Specific, Credible Threat' to the Homeland
The president attempted to reassure a panicked populace in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Pay & Benefits
Disabled Veteran Leave Law Only Applies to New Title 5 Feds
OPM reminds agencies that certain wounded warriors hired on, or after Nov. 5, 2016, are eligible for 104 hours of up-front sick leave.
Tech
How a Digital Swat Team Drove Home Obama’s College Scorecard
The administration brought in techies after three years of controversy.
Management
The Kasich Campaign Releases Trump Attack Ads
The Republican frontrunner has surged in the polls by taking a tough stance on immigration—and if critics want to stop him, that’s what they need to attack.
Oversight
The President Again Tries to Right the Ship
Still searching for the proper tone in the wake of the Paris attacks, Obama held his third press conference in eight days.
Defense
A History of Sternly Written State Department Travel Warnings
As anti-terrorism operations heat up in Europe, U.S. officials issued a rare worldwide alert for Americans traveling abroad.
Management
Why Poor FITARA Grades Are a Good Start
The first round of ratings provides critical benchmarks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: No One Wants Any 2016 Candidates At Thanksgiving Dinner
Jimmy Fallon looks at a recent poll of voters.
Nextgov
Chinese, Others Hack Interior Data 19 Times
The incidents are unrelated to a previously disclosed assault on Interior networks connected to Office of Personnel Management systems, the agency says.
Management
Thanksgiving at the White House: The Menu Changes More Than the Silverware
On the president's holiday table, tradition and politics intersect with culture and design.
Management
What Every Presidential Candidate Needs to Know About Government
A new directory for aspiring chief executives aims to inform their thinking.
Route Fifty
New York’s Job-Saving Subsidies; Duluth’s Beloved Mayor Disappoints Fans
Also: Road workers in Kansas need winter coats and Eugene axes’ its unlicensed professional engineer.
Management
White House Climate Envoy: 'Now Is Our Time'
Todd Stern can’t bear to think about failing to strike a climate-change deal in Paris next month.
Management
IRS Should Rethink How It Audits the Rich, Watchdog says
Agency has improved focus and fairness but needs better quality reviews, watchdog says.
Management
Obama: Paris Climate Summit is 'Rebuke to Terrorists'
He and French President Hollande on Tuesday reaffirmed the U.S. and France’s “unity of purpose” in defeating the Islamic State.
Management
Want Innovation? 10 Tips for Senior Leaders
Make it possible for staff to wildly succeed, because of you.
Management
Investment in Senior Executive Training Pays Off
A well-trained SES cadre is key to organizational success.
Management