Employee Policy
House panel wants briefing on Secret Service incident
The leaders of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee asked new Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy to brief the panel on a recent incident in which two senior members of the agency allegedly drove a government car into White House security barricades after drinking at a late-night party.
Employee Policy
Survey: Americans' confidence in federal government plummets
A new survey indicates that Americans' confidence in the federal government has waned even further, and is at or near record lows for all three branches.
Management
The Myth About Bill Clinton's Emails
The former president says he only ever sent two electronic missives. Yeah, right.
Management
Even CBO Is Stumped on the Size of the Contractor Workforce
Federal agencies spent $500 billion procuring products and services in 2012.
Management
Whistleblowers Help Save Nearly $100M Through Flagging Overtime Abuses at DHS
Department should continue to identify employees misusing the system, independent agency advises.
Route Fifty
Want to Join Us for Our Route Fifty ‘Roadmap’ Cross-Country Roadtrip?
We’ll soon be kicking off our virtual west-to-east journey from Sacramento to the East Coast. But you have to sign up to receive our exclusive updates.
Oversight
FEMA to Reopen Superstorm Sandy Claims in Light of Fraud
Senators from New York and New Jersey applaud the decision to probe insurance companies.
Management
Make Better Choices for Better Time Management
Put more attention on the important and less on the urgent.
Nextgov
Colonial America Stands Up to ‘Worldwide Caliphate’ after Random Hack
Intruders penetrated Colonial Williamsburg's website through a software vulnerability.
Oversight
Ted Cruz: NASA Needs to Stop Worrying About Climate Change, Focus on Space
The Texas Republican told NASA’s chief Thursday to focus on “what inspires little boys and little girls across this country.”
News
Federal Employees -- They’re Just Like Us!
Lawmaker wants America to put a name and a face to the federal government.
Pay & Benefits
A Critical Part of Planning, By Any Estimation
It’s important that agencies provide retirement estimates to employees.
Oversight
Confidence in Government Hits Record Lows
Only 11 percent of Americans express faith in executive branch, and just 5 percent show confidence in Congress.
Nextgov
Treasury Begins Automating Cyber Tip-Sharing with Banks
The technology upgrade follows heavy assaults on Wall Street networks over the past few years.
Route Fifty
Increasing Local Government Accessibility With ‘Hearing Loop’ Systems
Technology being wired into public facilities can help citizens who are hard of hearing.
Management
Email Lets Other People Schedule Your Life—Here’s How to Stop It
Constantly checking our inbox makes us stupid.
Tech
U.S. Arctic Envoy is Still Talking With Disney to Use 'Frozen' to Teach Climate Change
'It's a very good company, and they put out a good product, and I'd like to have them help us raise awareness.'
Nextgov
Meet the Digital Service Guru Who’s Helping New Recruits Navigate the Federal Bureaucracy
Nextgov sat down with Erie Meyer to get more insight into how she helps new recruits maneuver through a Mt. Everest of government regulations, rules and guidelines.
Management
How to Become an Ambassador Without Really Trying
In the U.S. Foreign Service, who you know is worth more than how many languages you can speak.
Management