Management
There’s a Selfish Reason To Be Nice to Others
Studies show that people who regularly do volunteer work report greater happiness and less depression than those who don’t
Nextgov
A Tip for VBA: Don’t Try to Spy on Congressional Staff
This would be comical if it was not tragic.
Management
The Company That Wants Your To-Do List to Be Fun
“What we’ve figured out is the only key for becoming really productive is simplicity and focus."
Defense
Pope Urges Protection for Unaccompanied Minors Flooding the Border
In letter, Francis says the children should be 'welcomed.'
Defense
Tesla Motors Is a Favorite Employer Among Veterans
Currently, Tesla has about 6,000 employees— 300 of these are veterans.
Pay & Benefits
Buyout Watch: Air Force and TSA Join the List
An inventory of the agencies that are cutting costs through buyouts or early retirements.
Defense
What Would Reagan Do in Iraq?
Rand Paul and Rick Perry each claim to be the Gipper’s heir in the Middle East. Who's right?
Management
What Leaders Can Admire in LeBron James’ Letter to Cleveland
The best leaders take time to reflect on their decisions and what they’ve learned from them.
Defense
For Now, Kerry's Afghan Election Deal Makes Him the Hero
20 hours of talks over the course of two days defused the crisis.
Management
Boehner in Another GOP Quandary Over Border-Funding Request
House Republicans will meet Tuesday to begin forming a response to Obama's bid for $3.7 billion.
Management
The VA Scandal Just Keeps Spreading
VA employees and lawmakers raise concerns that unrealistic deadlines and bad leadership led to data manipulation in the handling of disability claims.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Something About Obama Seems ... 'Shady'
John Boehner is suing the president over his use of executive orders.
Nextgov
Paper Folders Twice As Fast As Computerized Immigration System
About 150 clicks required to complete casework for a single foreign applicant.
Defense One
Simulating War Might Be the Best Way To Prevent One
Virtual reality training is about to get a lot better and more competitive. But is it falling out of favor? By Patrick Tucker
Route Fifty
Iowa Governor, Mayor Differ on Assisting Immigrant Children Caught Along Border
Davenport mayor says his city can help coordinate local assistance.
Management
Government’s Biggest Failures, 2001-2014
A scholar looks at recent instances of where government has fallen short, either in oversight or operations.
Route Fifty
8 Cities Awarded NLC Grants for Medicaid, CHIP Enrollment Expansion Initiative
Selected cities aim to reduce rate of uninsured children and families by 50 percent.
Pay & Benefits
Air Force to Offer Separation Incentives to Thousands of Civilians
If necessary, service will resort to layoffs to reach sequestration budget caps.
Oversight
Playing in Traffic Is Not Safe Politics
Are Democrats beginning to rationalize that losing the Senate majority wouldn’t be as bad as some fear?
Defense One