Management

How to Negotiate Your Salary When Everyone Knows What You Make

As more companies adopt transparent salary models, the rules of negotiation have turned upside down.

News

Try to Buy a Gorilla, Get a Federal Agent in a Gorilla Suit

In 1993, Fish and Wildlife agents nabbed a criminal by using unconventional methods.

Nextgov

Lost Your CAC Card? Prove It, Pentagon Says

Employees attempting to obtain replacement CAC cards must verify theirs have been lost or stolen.

Management

Lawmakers Clash With Senior Execs Over Power to Fire at Veterans Affairs

New legislation would give department secretary more authority to sack top career employees for alleged mismanagement.

Defense One

Here's Why Cutting 20 Percent of Hagel's Staff Is a Bad Idea

The Defense Department’s plan to cut across staff headquarters by 20 percent at least deserves independent analysis. By Robert Ogden

Management

How I Lead: By Not Trying Too Hard To Be Liked

Insights from Joshua Ederheimer of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services at the Justice Department.

Nextgov

Salaries Are Rising for These Six IT Jobs

Fresh food and home cleaning services among perks offered workers with the most-sought skills.

Management

Here's What's Happening After the Debt Ceiling: Nothing

As lawmakers head into Presidents Day recess, they have few big-ticket legislative aspirations this year, only a few accomplishments, and plenty of time to campaign.

Pay & Benefits

Senate Republicans in a Box on Veterans Benefits

Democratic majority is pushing for a bill that repeals cuts to military pensions without offsetting the cost.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The GOP Has a Border Problem

What do the Republicans want to do about immigration?

Defense One

How Big Data Could Help the U.S. Predict the Next Snowden

DNI James Clapper wants intelligence workers put into a big data cloud the U.S. can surveil, and it just might work. by Patrick Tucker

Management

House Suspends Debt Limit for 13 Months

Chamber also passes separate bill to reverse cuts to pensions of working-age retirees.

Nextgov

TSA Wants Machines to Scan Through Your Coat, Shoes and Belt

Desired technology could automatically screen 250 airplane passengers an hour.

Oversight

House Panel Faults Local Police Departments, Contractor in Navy Yard Shooting

Two reports blame localities and U.S. Investigations Services for failing to properly vet Aaron Alexis.

Management

Like Many Federal Leaders, You're Probably Stressed Out

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t try to go it alone.