Pay & Benefits
Public-Private Sector Pay Gap Remains at 35 Percent
Federal Salary Council report says feds now earn on average 35.2 percent less than their peers, a disparity that’s down 0.2 percent from 2013.
Nextgov
Hackers ‘Sandworm’ NATO, Incite Pakistan-India Cyber-rattling and Save Nude Snapchats
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Pay & Benefits
U.S. Troops Fighting Ebola in West Africa Are Earning Bonus Pay
Military members can earn up to $400 extra per month.
Management
U.S. Hospitals Aren't 'Ebola-Ready'
Healthcare workers say they're far from prepared to treat a patient with the virus.
Defense
Nobody Panic, But There Was an Ebola Scare at the Pentagon
A woman who recently visited Africa became ill outside the Pentagon this morning. But let's not jump to conclusions.
Nextgov
Obama Orders Two-Step IDs to Combat Credit Card Hacks
The executive order also requires agencies to switch to multifactor authentication to access sites that store citizens' personal information.
Management
What Exactly Does an Administration 'Czar' Do?
President Obama is expected to name a new Ebola czar. A look at his administration’s past crisis czars gives some indication of how that will work out.
Route Fifty
Hawaiian Village In Lava’s Path Awaits Fate Amid New Uncertainty
What will happen to this Big Island community that may end up divided in two?
Management
Optimism Is the Enemy of Action
Positive thinking can hinder more than it helps by zapping people's motivation to work toward their goals.
Pay & Benefits
Temp Feds Will Have Access to Health Care Coverage Starting in January
OPM publishes final rule expanding the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Nextgov
Ebola Vaccine Development Probably Too Late to Deal with Current Crisis
A major drug firm says it will take until 2016 to ramp up production.
Management
Laptops, Confidential Documents Left Sitting Out in GSA’s New Open Office
Watchdog’s surprise inspection uncovers performance reviews and contractor selection reports on desks.
Management
Photos: NOAA Drones Show Killer Whales’ Beautiful Choreography
A remote-controlled hexacopter, mounted with a high-resolution camera, flew over the waters of Canada’s western province of British Columbia.
Oversight
GOP Can't Stop a Lame-Duck AG Pick
Obama's nominee can get confirmed in December, though Republicans could exact revenge later.
Management
Job Requirements: 'Good Feet, Eyesight, and a Trim Figure'
Ah, the good old days, as viewed through 1950s help-wanted ads
Route Fifty
New Yorkers Love 311; N.C. Sheriff’s New Posse
Also in our State & Local news roundup: Des Moines’ millennial draw, Alaska’s oil worries, and sick palm trees in Redwood City.
Management
Obama to Name Former Biden Chief of Staff As Ebola Czar
Ron Klain served in the White House from 2009-2011.
Defense
Calling the Enemy of Our Enemy an Enemy
The State Department announced Thursday that it held talks about ISIS with a Syrian Kurdish party. The party also happens to be linked to a group on the U.S. terror list.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Latest Scandal to Blow Over Florida
Fangate is the newest controversy.
Defense