Oversight
Battle Over Postal-Service Cuts Looms in September
Squabble erupted after USPS announced plans to cut 15,000 jobs and consolidate 82 mail-processing centers in 2015.
Management
A Brief History of President Obama Not Having Any Friends
Obama's aversion to schmoozing isn't new.
Management
Paul Ryan Checks A Presidential Box With New Book
"The Way Forward: Renewing the American Idea" has all the hallmarks of a modern campaign manifesto.
Nextgov
Pakistan Railway Site Breached by Indian Hacktivists
The infiltration purportedly was payback for graffiti on India’s websites.
Pay & Benefits
How Federal Agencies Can Solve Skyrocketing Workers' Comp Costs
The Postal Service inspector general has recommended a slew of changes to 100-year-old law, including benefits cuts.
Management
Transparency Group Accuses a Dozen Agencies of 'Stonewalling' FOIA Requests
Cause of Action says White House has encouraged the practice.
Nextgov
DNA-Matching Androids to Help ID 600 MH17 Bodies and Remains
Unknown whether there will be enough genetic evidence to name all 298 passengers.
Management
Passport Officers Are No Better at Performing Photo ID Checks Than You Are
Familiar faces are very easy for humans to identify, but faces we’ve never seen before are extremely difficult to match up to a photograph.
Management
Unlocking the PerformanceStat Potential
Progress isn't just about performance measures, it is a leadership strategy.
Route Fifty
Want to See How Fast Coastal Wetlands and Forests Are Vanishing?
New federal data reveals the regional decline in coastal ecosystems.
Management
Uber Snags Former Obama Campaign Guru
David Plouffe will head the ride-sharing company’s policy team.
Management
Medicare Could Do More to Stop Duplicate Payments to Providers
Better coordination of contractors could help curb improper payments.
Management
Why Employers Favor Dads Asking for Flexibility
Flexible work decisions are “inherently subjective” because they decided case-by-case by supervisors.
Route Fifty
San Diego Minimum-Wage Hike Battle Might Continue for 2 More Years
The City Council outmaneuvered the mayor but the fight for higher pay might not be over.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Agencies Are Falling Behind on Hiring Women and Disabled Employees
Workforce's racial diversity has remained virtually unchanged.
Management
Congress Members Can't Have the Same Obamacare As Everyone Else
Ron Barber joined the list of lawmakers who want you to know they're living with Obamacare just like us on Monday.
Nextgov
Key Targeting Tech for Future U.S. Nuclear Missile Has Gone Unfunded
The move may delay Minuteman 3 replacement effort or fail to meet warfighter accuracy standards.
Management
Inject Some Life Into Your Daily Grind
There are simple ways to restore your energy, enthusiasm and creativity.
Management
The Arctic Is Losing an Alarming Amount of Snow
NASA and NOAA reports show snow depth on sea ice has fallen by as much as half in the past 50 years.
Management