Management
Watchdog to Agencies: Fire More Poor Performers During Probationary Period
Many federal managers aren't aware of tools available during this time, and don’t remember when it’s about to end, GAO finds.
Management
Three Good Reasons to Embarrass Yourself in Public
Sharing personal stories builds connection at work and elsewhere.
Route Fifty
Texas Bill Would Block Federal Funds for Local Rail Transit Projects
State senator with strong tea party convictions could cause more headaches for local officials.
Management
How Many 112-Year-Olds Are Still Living, According to SSA?
6.5 million, based on flawed information from the master death file.
Route Fifty
More States Consider 'Death With Dignity' Laws
Sean Crowley of Compassion & Choices: "[W]e are pursuing whatever are the most advantageous strategies in each state."
Management
Are Your Managers Bottlenecks in Your Improvement Process?
Only when you see how things really are can you make them better.
Management
Is Biden Actually Running for President?
The vice president may be an afterthought in the race for the nomination, but unlike other top Democrats, he's visited all three early primary states this year.
Oversight
After Rough Week, Senate to Take Bipartisan Turn
Lawmakers lay low after DHS, Iran struggles sparked high emotions.
Management
How Obama's EPA Is Making Life Difficult for Clinton
The agency's push and pull on ethanol policy has created a hurdle for the Democratic frontrunner.
Management
Lessons in Leadership From Doing the Hardest Job in Sports
Make changes—especially when you have no choice.
Nextgov
Halvorsen Now Defense Department’s Permanent CIO
Terry Halvorsen gets the bump from acting CIO and will exercise authority over the Pentagon’s $36 billion IT budget.
Oversight
Play of the Day: An Email Scandal Will Not Stop Hillary Clinton
Also: Late night continues to deconstruct the Justice Department's Ferguson report.
Nextgov
‘You Can Make Anything with a 3-D Printer’ and 3 Other Myths
A recent paper by intelligence community analysts and private sector researchers zeroes in on both the opportunities and risks of 3-D printing.
Route Fifty
Rahm Emanuel, Locked in a Mayoral Run-Off, Removes 50 Red-Light Cameras
Will Chicago voters see political opportunism in the mayor’s decision to reform the unpopular traffic enforcement program?
Nextgov
Isis -- No, Not That One -- Wins $7 Million Pentagon Cyber Contract
The Pentagon has hired a little-known Virginia startup with an unfortunate name to work on a big data project.
Management
Sledding as a Revolutionary Act
The children who defied the rules to play in the snow on Capitol Hill stand in a grand American tradition.
Oversight
GOP Tax Panel Chairmen Press for White House Emails in IRS Probe
Hatch and Ryan reiterate concerns about violations of taxpayer privacy.
Management
After Much Ado, El Niño Has Officially Been Declared by NOAA
It will be milder this time.
Management
Why I Failed to Advocate for Women: Confessions of an Ignorant Man
Many men don't go to bat for women because they're blind to gender bias.
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