Management
What Drill and Rote Learning Have to Do With Confidence
Unfortunately, it is socially acceptable for well-educated adults to comment openly that they have no self-confidence in their own mathematical and spelling abilities.
Defense One
Despite Pentagon Concerns, Obama Requests No New Military for Border Threat
White House agrees the root causes of the border crisis threaten national security, but says the mission is not the military’s. By Molly O’Toole
Nextgov
DHS Is Prepared to Spend Big on Wearable Radiation Detectors
Agency may buy $24 million worth of the devices.
Oversight
Issa's Last Ditch Effort to Eliminate Saturday Mail Delivery Falls Short
House oversight leader argued he and only he could make postal policy.
Defense One
How to Fix the Government's Security Clearance Mess
We need to continuously monitor who has top secret clearance. Here’s how. By Steve Nguyen
Oversight
The Case Against Obama Visiting the Border
Despite bipartisan calls for a photo-op, it might still be a smarter political move to stay away.
Management
GOP's Anti-Obamacare Ads May Have Accidentally Boosted Enrollment
The majority of the people who enrolled — even Republicans — liked their plans.
Defense
Are 'Pretty Buildings' Endangering Diplomats?
Oversight committee chairman says looks should not come at the expense of safety.
Defense
Germany Expels U.S. Intelligence Official After Spying Allegations
Although Germany is still investigating, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that if the allegations are true, "it would be a serious case."
Oversight
Family Presses Ahead With Lawsuit in Fatal Capitol Hill Shooting
Justice Department officials are not pursuing charges against the two Secret Service officers and two Capitol Police officers involved.
Management
Don't Go Down That Rabbit Hole, Define Your Outcomes First
Simply measuring outputs won’t improve efficiency.
Route Fifty
Ohio’s Local Governments Head to Boot Camp
A state partnership aims to maximize efficiency and eliminate waste.
Pay & Benefits
When to Seek Financial Help
Weighing whether to work with a professional adviser to manage your money.
Management
USPS Tightens Purse Strings on Official Agency Credit Cards, Following Abuse
Postal Service aims to rein in employee improper use of travel cards.
Management
How the CIA Dismissed the Status Quo, Partnered With Amazon and Changed Intelligence
Amazon is building a cloud for the intelligence community that promises to enhance cooperation and coordination.
Features
Everything is Changing
The Internet of Things alters the behaviors of citizens and creates challenges for the governments who serve them.
Management
The Complete Guide to Working Out Before Work
Here are some tips for rising early and lacing up.
Management
Patent Office Exec Tried to Force Subordinates to Hire a Relative's Fiancé
Commerce watchdog says executive should have known of U.S. code prohibitions, recommends better training for hiring managers.
Route Fifty
Pew Study Shows Continued Shifts in Statehouse Reporter Ranks
But the state capitol landscape for reporters varies greatly nationwide.
Management