Management
Poll: Millennials Are in Search of a Different Kind of Career
According to a new study, younger workers do in fact care less about money and more about fulfillment.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Does Torture Work?
Last Week Tonight looks at the implications of the December torture report.
Nextgov
Hackers Observe Iran Nuke Talks and Stick Up NYC Bitcoin Owner
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
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The Role Data Played in Eric Garner’s Death
311 information and ‘broken windows’ policing strategy were intertwined in the circumstances that led to a tragedy in New York City.
Nextgov
White House Tells Agencies to Tighten Up Cyber Defenses 'Immediately'
U.S. Chief Information Officer Tony Scott "recently launched" what officials are calling a 30-day cybersecurity sprint.
Management
Second Hack of Government Data May Have Compromised Security Clearance Information
Officials confirmed Friday they had detected a second intrusion that may be far more damaging than the one reported last week.
Management
No More Charging Strippers to Uncle Sam's Plastic
Defense spending bill prohibits department civilian and military personnel from using government charge cards for gaming or adult entertainment.
Nextgov
White House Wants to Build Digital-Savvy Contracting Corps
The new team will be modeled on the U.S. Digital Service, but will be staffed by existing agency contracting officers who undergo specialized training.
Management
How Many Social-Media Accounts Does It Take to Run for President?
Presidential candidates are basically teenagers.
Management
Spying on Feds, Putting IRS Agents at the Border and Other Ideas From Presidential Hopefuls
A roundup of proposals from the campaign trail for reforming the federal workforce.
Defense
Military Chiefs Say They’re Often Blindsided By Acquisition Problems
Interviews with service leaders show a rift between commanders and their colleagues responsible for purchasing weapons, GAO finds.
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Stuck in a Budget Mess, a Government Shutdown Looms in Maine
Partisan politics could withhold vital state services from citizens and visitors in the Pine Tree State.
Management
Senators Offer Plan to Streamline Program Management
Ernst and Heitkamp would import private-sector accountability practices.
Management
The Key Factor Almost Every Hiring Manager Overlooks
Beware of the person who cares about the title.
Management
Obama Takes in the Congressional Baseball Game
The president is taking no chances in his lobbying effort before Friday's vote. Also, he met the racing presidents.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Lindsey Graham Would Have Rotating First Ladies
Bill Clinton loves the single 2016 hopeful's idea.
Nextgov
After OPM Debacle, Three-Step Biometric ID Checks Are Coming
Of the 24 major federal departments, OPM and 15 other agencies can log into government systems with only a username and password.
Nextgov
Whose Job Is On the Line After the OPM Hack?
With no single agency responsible for incident response, it's hard to hold anyone accountable for security lapses, former feds say.
Management
Contractors Want Guidance from Feds on OPM Hack
It’s like waiting to find the black box after an airline crash, one industry representative says.
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