Management
Another Unscheduled Telework Day for Washington-Area Agencies
More snow falls before morning rush hour.
Nextgov
Obama Thinks Cyberthreat Sharing is Ready for Comeback
The Obama administration plans to rewrite a 2011 legislative proposal for collecting information from hacked companies and sharing it across industry -- to alleviate privacy concerns.
Route Fifty
Boston’s Parking Ticket Payment App Collaboration Expands
“The numbers show brisk demand for this service,” Mayor Marty Walsh says.
Nextgov
Agency Leaders are Gung Ho about Going Digital. So, Where are Their Plans?
More than two-thirds of federal leaders in a recent survey were unsure whether their agencies had a documented strategy for harnessing the power of digital technology.
Oversight
Expect a Carrot-and-Stick Approach From New Workforce Watchdog
Rep. Mark Meadows wants to reform compensation and termination procedures.
News
What if the Problem Isn’t the Rules, but the People?
When it comes to acquiring new digital technology, acquisition regulations aren’t really the issue.
Management
When Priorities Clash, Time Seems Shorter
Considering the opportunity cost of things might be practical, but it can also make your day seem a lot shorter.
Management
Obama Invokes Sony, CENTCOM Hacks in Calling for Cybersecurity Action
The president told lawmakers Tuesday he intends to highlight his administration’s renewed cyber efforts in his State of the Union address.
Management
White House Environmental Adviser to Resign
Mike Boots led the Council on Environmental Quality since February 2014
Pay & Benefits
VA Bonuses Targeted Again
New legislation would give secretary authority to rescind employee performance awards.
Pay & Benefits
Bills Would Give Feds a 3.8 Percent Pay Raise
Democrats in both House and Senate introduced bills they say would help recruit and retain top talent.
Management
Not Everyone's Internal Clock is Set for the 9-to-5
Sleep disorders put some workers out of sync with traditional schedules and are estimated to cost employers $2,000 per employee in lost productivity every year.
Route Fifty
Is a ‘Lava Ferry’ the Answer for a Threatened Hawaiian Community?
A slowly creeping lava flow could still cut off an important state highway. Could an airship help bridge the gap?
Management
Why Businesses Love Obama's Push for Security Regulation
Republicans and companies want a national standard for reporting data breaches, but privacy advocates are less enthusiastic.
Oversight
Paul Ryan Won't Run for President in 2016
Republican cites work on House Ways and Means Committee as needing his full attention.
Management
The 15 New Books to Read in 2015
Start the New Year with fresh ideas to improve your work and yourself.
Defense
Pentagon: Hackers Didn't Get Classified Information From Hack
Military Twitter and YouTube accounts were hijacked just as Obama was pushing for better cybersecurity.
Nextgov
Why Doesn’t Obama’s Data Breach Privacy Proposal Apply to Agencies?
Currently, there is no law in place requiring hacked agencies to notify citizens when their data is compromised.
Oversight
‘Procedural Error’ Clears Feds Accused of Botching Corruption Trial of Sen. Ted Stevens
Board reverses Justice’s suspensions of federal prosecutors.
Management