Management
Will Social Security Still Be Able to Deliver in 2025?
SSA can't meet the increased demand without a strategic vision.
Defense
U.S., Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger Team Up to Thwart Boko Haram
An assistant secretary of state said the situation on the ground "is worsening."
Nextgov
How Do Agencies Feel About iCloud?
Some federal agencies have given the personal cloud service a wide berth for years.
Management
Why 400 Feds Could Be Out of a Job
The very existence of a small federal agency hangs in the balance as Congress returns from summer recess.
Route Fifty
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Found Guilty of Corruption
A jury found McDonnell guilty on 11 of 13 criminal counts.
Management
High Performance Is Not a Secret
Despite the fed-bashing and pay freezes, employees want to prove their value and contribute to their agency’s success.
Pay & Benefits
Retired and Rehired
If phased retirement isn’t for you, there are other ways to keep working for government after retiring.
Pay & Benefits
A Primer on Federal Pay and Benefits in Case the Government Shuts Down Again
Washington leaders have vowed to keep agencies funded past Sept. 30, but nothing is a done deal.
Oversight
House Republicans Promise Action on ISIS to Force Obama's Hand
Lawmakers lash out at the president's foreign policy, but they have little authority to force a change in his approach.
Nextgov
Google Exec Named New Federal Chief Technology Officer
Megan Smith becomes third person to hold the title.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Frank Underwood's Advice For President Obama
Kevin Spacey stops by the Colbert Report in character.
Oversight
Congress Returns to Doing Nothing
One major piece of unfinished business: a spending measure to keep government open after Sept. 30.
Management
How to Write a Job Posting That Doesn’t Terrify and Demoralize Candidates
For example, list what’s most important first.
Nextgov
Stats Say Home Depot Hackers Likely Looted Nearly All 2,200 US Stores
99.4 percent overlap between ZIP code data on stolen cards and location of Home Depot stores nationwide.
Pay & Benefits
Parking Perk Will Continue to Dwarf Transit Benefit Unless Congress Acts
Union expects parity will be restored by the end of this year.
Oversight
Rand Paul Will Have to Choose Between the Senate and the White House
Under Kentucky law, a candidate cannot appear on the ballot more than once.
Route Fifty
Massachusetts Puts Out Welcome Mat for Startups
CIO: Commonwealth government is “a good potential place to play off your ideas.”
Management
Why Obama's Mental Health Initiatives Will Leave Many Troubled Vets Without Help
White House has unveiled plans to help service members in transition, but some troubled vets will still likely slip through the cracks.
Pay & Benefits
How Obama’s Federal Pay Plan Dashed a Bigger Raise
Had the president stayed mum, civilian feds and service members would see larger paychecks in 2015.
Defense