Management
Ban on Executive Oil Portraits Extended in Spending Bill
Rep. Cassidy, a senator-elect, wins another temporary cost-saving prohibition.
Oversight
John Brennan: Torture Report Is Flawed
"The record does not support the study's inference that the agency misled others on the effectiveness of the program," said the former CIA chief, while acknowledging mistakes made.
Oversight
Terrorism Risk Insurance Plan Likely to Falter in the Senate
Barring a change, the federal backstop against terrorist attacks will expire at the end of the year.
Management
GSA Wants Agencies to Get Smarter About Charge Cards
The Federal Acquisition Service is looking for help from the financial services industry.
Management
Why Lefties Make Less
They've been subtly discriminated against since biblical times, but modern data suggests a significant gap in earnings.
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Lucky Residents in This Florida Locality Win Cash Rewards for Recycling
There’s the carrot-and-stick approach to encourage good behavior. But cash works, too.
Pay & Benefits
Congress Approves Changing TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
The switch would only apply to new federal employees who are auto-enrolled in the Thrift Savings Plan.
Management
Here is One Simple Trick to End Your Inbox Insanity
Clarification is the trick to maximizing your email.
News
Federal Employees Honored in Time's 'Person of the Year'
Workers at two agencies recognized with honorary title.
Management
Play of the Day: In Its Defense, The U.S. Is 'Awesome'
Fox News tries a redirect on the torture report's release and Stephen Colbert takes note.
Oversight
Departing Members of Congress Find Their Work Benefits Slipping Away -- Or Already Gone
Served for four decades? Doesn't matter, they're disconnecting your phone anyway.
Management
Take This Critical First Step to Boosting Employee Engagement
Leaders should start by offering career development programs.
Oversight
The Senate's Torture Report Cost at Least $40 Million
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is firing back at allegations that her committee is the reason for the torture report’s costly price tag.
Employee Policy
IG: Strengthen supervision of Sunday deliveries
The U.S. Postal Service's inspector general said USPS needs to tighten up supervision of the Sunday parcel delivery service it performs under a contract with online retailer Amazon.
Employee Policy
USPS to reimburse clerks who lost hours
The American Postal Workers Union last week announced a $56 million settlement agreement with the U.S. Postal that resolved a dispute over postmasters and supervisors in small offices performing work typically assigned to postal clerks.
Employee Policy
NTEU blasts IRS funding cuts
The leader of National Treasury Employees Union criticized a cut in funding for the Internal Revenue Service contained in the fiscal 2015 budget unveiled this week by congressional appropriators.
Management
Interviews Show the Secret History of the Clinton White House
In newly released interviews, members of Bill Clinton's administration remember his greatest strengths, toughest moments, and worst foibles.
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North Carolina Suburb Empowers Water Customers With Hourly Usage Updates
Cary’s new Aquastar system can help alert residents when they might have a leaky toilet—or, potentially, a more wasteful and costly problem.
Nextgov
Real-Life ‘Criminal Minds’ Team Tries to Root Out Rogue Federal Employees
Researchers say using technology to detect behavioral patterns could help federal managers screen out mischief-makers.
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