Oversight
Play of the Day: Why Student Debt Isn't Going Anywhere
John Oliver examines higher education funding on Last Week Tonight.
Oversight
Congress Is Back. Its Mission? Keep Government Open.
Lawmakers and aides say not to expect drama this time around.
Management
The New Books to Read This Fall
14 new titles about success, meaning and happiness in work and life.
Nextgov
China Intercepts Researchers’ Google Searches
The government launched a "man-in-the-middle" attack against the search giant.
Nextgov
Interesting, Cool and Totally Random Things the Government is Trying to Auction Off
Need a fur coat? A watch? A lighthouse? GSA has you covered.
Employee Policy
Tips for communicating better with your employees
My organization, the Partnership for Public Service, and Deloitte, recently analyzed the government-wide responses to three employee survey questions to see how federal leaders were doing regarding their communication with workers. The results were not very encouraging.
Employee Policy
Poll: Most Americans still have confidence in federal employees
About three out of four Americans expressed some level of confidence in the federal workforce, according to a recent poll of 1,000 registered voters.
Employee Policy
DHS preparations for pandemic fall short, IG report finds
The Department of Homeland Security has "no assurance" that it has sufficient personal protective equipment and antiviral medical countermeasures for a pandemic response, according to a report from the department's inspector general.
Retirement
OPM cuts retirement claims backlog slightly
The number of outstanding retirement claims at the Office of Personnel Management crept downward slightly in August even as employees filed more claims than projected.
Route Fifty
What America’s Cities Can Teach Washington, D.C.
Oklahoma City, Pittsburgh and Tacoma mayors featured on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ in ‘Who Needs Washington?’ segment.
Nextgov
Hackers Uncover Pakistanis’ Finances, Bug Korean Hacks and Exploit Celebs
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Defense
Obama's Been Too Busy Being President to Issue His Big Immigration Order
The president now says to expect an announcement "soon." But when is soon
Defense
House Republicans Won't Vote on an ISIL Resolution Unless Obama Asks For It
Members in both parties have begun clamoring for Congress to respond to the advances of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
Management
Federal Hiring Continues Slow Upward Climb
After years of shedding jobs, federal government has not seen a net workforce loss in five months.
Defense
Obama Takes Aim at ISIL, Russia in Fiery NATO Farewell
President Obama reiterated the alliance's support for Ukraine and hatred of ISIL.
Defense One
Who Defends the Virtual Countries of Tomorrow?
Here’s why Estonia is the new frontline in the cyberwar of the future. By Patrick Tucker
Management
Navigating the Tricky Transition From Peer to Manager
Early conversations with other managers and your employees might surprise you.
Nextgov
Is It Worth Creating a Pay Scale for Federal Cyber Pros?
Federal auditors think so, but the Office of Personnel Management says the field is still evolving.
Oversight
Senate Panel Faults 'Bias' of IRS Watchdog
Both liberal and conservative groups were mistreated by tax-exempt division, Levin says.
Nextgov