Management
Germs Spread Unbelievably Fast in the Workplace
It can take as little as 2 hours for one stomach-flu sufferer to contaminate half of a single office.
Nextgov
Why Can’t Government Websites Be More Like Amazon?
It's complicated, but more federal digital services are about to start focusing on the user.
Nextgov
And the Winners Are ... 2014 Nextgov Bold Awards Recognize Tech Problem Solvers
A new system for tracking weapons of mass destruction in the field, a successful social media campaign for disaster preparedness were among the boldest of the Bold Awards winners.
Route Fifty
State Officials in Missouri Spar Over ‘Friday Favors’
A veto fight between Gov. Jay Nixon and the legislature is annoying local jurisdictions.
Defense
The Campaign Against ISIL Could Outlast Obama's Presidency
The strategy President Obama will outline to the nation to defeat the Islamic State would take three years – if not more – to carry out, officials said.
Management
Controversial Background Check Contractor Tries to 'Set the Record Straight'
USIS makes the case it should not be banned from continued government work.
Oversight
One Map to Show Where USPS Will Cut 7,000 Jobs
A majority of senators, including leader Harry Reid, now support delaying plant closures.
Management
Bill Clinton Was George W. Bush's Secret White House Whisperer
Former President George W. Bush picked his predecessor's brain twice a year during his second term in the White House, former President Bill Clinton revealed on Monday.
Management
How to Keep Your Smartphone From Taking Over Your Life
Most people can't be more than 5 feet away from their device. It's time to get a grip.
Management
VA Chief Shares Recruitment Concerns, Reform Plan, and His Cell Phone Number
Bob McDonald wants everyone to know he really values transparency and feedback.
Oversight
Explaining Barack Obama's Terrible Political Summer
For Democrats, the good news is that there doesn't appear to be an overwhelming Republican tide this year; the bad news is that Democrats could well lose the Senate even without such a wave
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Claims Backlog Dips in August
Chart shows OPM’s latest progress in processing pending claims.
Management
Finally, Some Good News for Federal Recruiters
New poll finds high public confidence in civil servants and support for their career choice.
Management
Mitt Romney Says 'No Question' He'd Make a Better President Than Hillary Clinton
He may not be running for president again in 2016, but one thing's for sure: He knows he'd make a better president than Hillary Clinton.
Defense
ICE Developing Gigantic For-Profit Family Lockup in Texas
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning a massive 2,400-bed facility for families in South Texas.
Oversight
White House Sends Spending Wish List to Congress
List includes more money for an experimental Ebola drug and more flexibility for handling the border crisis.
Oversight
NSA Reform Will Likely Have to Wait Until After the Election
Legislation looks destined for a lame-duck session of Congress—and might not get touched at all until next year.
Route Fifty
Reno Won Tesla's Gigafactory. Was It Worth It?
It's the 10th largest incentive deal ever, with Nevada paying nearly $200,000 per job.
Tech
State Department Steps Up Trolling Against ISIL With Violent Mock Video
The State Department wants would-be ISIL recruits to see exactly how violent the group is — and ask them if that's still something they want to do.
Oversight