Management
Taking a Mental Note From the Super Bowl Playbook
Meditation can improve performance in whatever you do.
Management
Broadcasting Board Accused of Mishandling Contractor Taxes
Blog post suggests coverup, cites IRS and inspector general probes.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Starts 2014 Mostly in the Red
The markets had a tumultuous January, reversing several months of growth.
Defense One
Can Another ‘Anbar Awakening’ Save Iraq?
Only disgruntled Sunni tribes can halt Iraq’s descent into another sectarian hell. By James Kitfield
Defense One
U.S. Missile Defense Isn't Ready for Prime Time
The U.S. shouldn’t field additional long-range missile interceptors until the current system is redesigned. By Tom Z. Collina
Management
If You Manage Your Time Terribly, You’ll Get More Done
Make a list of the things you already did—so those to do seem less daunting.
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov Has No Way to Fix Enrollment Errors Yet
Roughly 22,000 appeals have been filed by enrollees try to fix errors with their insurance
Tech
Where Obamacare Is and Isn't Working and Why
The single greatest predictor for where the healthcare law's exchanges are successful? Which party controls the state government.
Nextgov
Hotels Appear to Be Latest Victims of Credit Card Data Breach
A 'pattern of fraud' reportedly began appearing in March on hundreds of cards used at Marriott establishments.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Censure from the GOP
Weekend Update takes a look at John McCain's relationship with the Arizona Republican Party.
Oversight
Senator, Outside Group Push Back Against Military Sexual Assault Report
Panel says removing commanders' authority in military sexual-assault cases would not boost reporting or reduce the number of incidents.
Management
Scientists Are Onto Your Passive Aggressive Emoticon Use at Work
In fact, according to a new study, emoticons in workplace email aren’t really meant to convey your emotions at all.
Nextgov
Confused by Obamacare? Ask the President
A virtual hangout sent one woman’s Obamacare questions straight to the White House; others are still confused.
Management
Obama Tells Agencies to Give Unemployed Workers a Fair Shot at Federal Jobs
Managers told not to discriminate against out-of-work applicants.
Pay & Benefits
Social Security Administration Offers Early Retirement to Employees Again
Early-out packages mark the latest in a multi-year effort to reduce SSA workforce.
Management
You're In Charge, But Who Said Never Let ’em See You Sweat?
Occasional self-doubt can be a sign of a successful and reflective leader.
Nextgov
Hackers Hit Israeli Defense Ministry, Reprogram Angry Birds, Etc.
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Nextgov
Never Say Never: Bieber Deportation Lands on Obama's Desk
We The People petition gets enough signatures to require a White House response.
Management
Park Service: No Plans to Change Shutdown Protocol
The agency was criticized by some lawmakers for closing parts of the National Mall to visitors during 2013 government shutdown.
Defense One