Nextgov
Pentagon Small Biz Office Didn’t Know About Cyber Training
Even as the Pentagon was imposing data breach regulations on the $55.5 billion sector, the office essentially had other priorities than advocating information security awareness.
Nextgov
If the Intelligence Community Can Do Cloud, Why Can’t The Rest of Government?
Many agencies today are still using cloud computing similar to 2010, one official says.
Pay & Benefits
Union Leader Promises to ‘Torture’ Lawmakers Until They Fund Government
Shutdown talk is already hurting federal workers, AFGE president says.
Route Fifty
Smoking Ban Repeal Vote in Wyoming; Unpaid Water Bills Protest in Detroit Enclave
Leaders in this Oregon county really don’t want marijuana.
Pay & Benefits
Be Ready for the Long Term
No one knows what the future holds, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare. Here's what I'm telling my children.
Management
Former EPA Official Charged Uncle Sam $69K for Weekend Trips Home
Agency inspector general called travel between Northern and Southern California “excessive.”
Management
Obama and Putin Will Meet Next Week in New York
With their military forces both engaged in a single war-torn country, the leaders will meet during the UN General Assembly.
Oversight
Federal Employees Should Use Uber More, Lawmaker Says
Bill would replace some agency-owned vehicles and boost use of ride-sharing companies.
Management
A Crisis Is a Horrible Thing to Waste
Five ways to boost leadership development when things break bad.
Oversight
Dems Protect Planned Parenthood Funding, Block Budget Extension
Republican leadership is now more likely to introduce a budget bill that would leave Planned Parenthood’s funding in place.
Oversight
In Speech, Pope Francis Asks The U.S. To Do More To Confront Global Insecurity
The pontiff pointedly reminded the U.S. of its leading role, and culpability, in the international community.
Nextgov
Government Shutdown? Some Federal IT Systems Would be Unplugged, Websites Go Offline
Federal agencies were ordered to power down nonessential IT systems during the 2013 shutdown.
Management
Agencies Report Low Budgets and Staff for Online Privacy Protection
Study shows feds more focused on compliance and records management than reputation.
Management
Fidgeting at Work May Be Good For Your Health
Good news for pen-twirlers, leg shakers, and foot tappers.
Nextgov
Energy Department CTO Stepping Down, Joining the Private Sector
Pete Tseronis plans to leave by Nov. 1, 2015.
Oversight
Pope Francis, with His Address, Brings Immigration Back to Congress
The leader of the Catholic Church did not cede hot-button political issues in a Joint Meeting of Congress Thursday—he forced Congress to confront them.
Management
Why Do Women Think About the Downsides of Promotions More Than Men Do?
Male and female workers both easily imagine the good that comes with career advancement—but women have an easier time imagining the bad.
Management
EPA is Being Criticized for Approving Pesticides Without Confirming How Dangerous They Are to Bees
The most recent court case wasn't the first time the agency has been sued.
Oversight
Amid Shutdown Battle, A Conservation Fund Seeks A Lifeline
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is also going to expire next week.
Management