Management
Feds: Put That NCAA Bracket Away and Get Back to Work
Federal employees could jeopardize their careers by participating in March Madness.
Oversight
The Satisfied Unsubsidized: Obamacare’s Hidden Winners
For some veterans of the individual market who don't qualify for tax credits, the post-ACA insurance landscape looks good.
Management
Excuses, Excuses—6 Ways to Keep Them From Holding You Back
Stop playing the blame game so you can reach your goals.
Oversight
Panel to Probe IRS Employee Who Took Data Home
Agency says six-year-old security breach did not risk identity theft and wouldn’t happen today.
Defense
Legality of Russian Expansionism Isn't the Real Issue
The annexation of Crimea sets a terrible precedent for the international community.
Management
Why Cloud Computing Is Like Water
Contracting for IT resources ‘by the drink’ cuts costs and boosts innovation.
Defense
How Can the U.S. Know Its Secrets Are Safe?
Edward Snowden's critics say uncertainty about what he took is forcing officials to presume the worst.
Nextgov
What Federal IT Managers Are Doing Instead of Hiring
Hardware skills and IT procurement were the only two areas where IT leaders said they had adequate talent.
Nextgov
Target Could Face Federal Charges for Failing to Protect Customer Data From Hackers
FTC taking a hard look at the incident, former officials speculate.
Management
Forget Brain Workouts—Chanting Mantras Takes Half the Time and Is More Effective
The latest studies show is that online brain training lets you become better—at brain games.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Russia's Actions Will Leave It 'Alone and Naked'
Late-night looks at Joe Biden's recent comments.
Defense One
Hagel Orders 'Troubling Gaps' Closed in DOD Background Checks, May Cut Clearances
Navy Yard shooting reviews prompt tougher ‘continuous evaluation’ of secret clearances. By Ben Watson and Kevin Baron
Management
USPS Slashing 10,000 Jobs in 2015
Agency looks to scale back its workforce to 400,000 employees in the coming years.
Nextgov
How Twitter Tracks the Flu
The social-media site can raise flags about the spread of the flu weeks before CDC data becomes available.
Management
Why Girls Get Called Bossy, and How to Avoid It
Leaders must earn admiration before they assert their authority.
Management
Group Wants White House to Release Documents on Ambassadorial Nominees
Association had threatened lawsuit against State Department in dispute over qualifications of those serving in high-level jobs overseas.
Nextgov
I’ll Pass on the Medical Grass to Treat PTSD
Sounds too much like street grass, which didn’t help.
Management
Inside the Boring but Crucial Federal Form That Gets Kids to College
The Obama administration has streamlined the financial aid application, but some students need more than a better website.
Nextgov
Administration Calls for Program to Continously Probe Personnel
After Navy Yard Shooting, officials want to connect computer systems used for issuing security clearances and ID cards.
Management