Management
Setting Too Many Stretch Goals Can Backfire on Managers
Bad things can happen to overachievers.
Defense
What We Know About the Reported Plane Hijacking During the Sochi Opening Ceremony
Plane, diverted to Istanbul, originated in Ukraine; Turkish forces reportedly have subdued hijacker.
Management
Watchdog: Uncle Sam Has Trouble Keeping Track of His Property
GAO says agency focus on buildings has short-changed reporting on other federal assets.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirements Surge in January
OPM processes fewer claims than it had projected.
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House Democrats Exploit Their Technological Edge in Fundraising
The DCCC has been able to turbocharge its fundraising during landmark political events.
Nextgov
CDC's Virtual Events Program Created by the Public Sector, for the Public Sector
Budget cuts are only one reason the agency promotes online collaboration.
Nextgov
Hackers Erase Gay Russian Profiles, Hit Three Schools and Leak Psych Evals
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
7 Ways Olympians Stay Motivated
How mindfulness, self-talk, and an obscure chunk of the brain help athletes get through the training grind.
Defense
State Department Official Caught on Tape Saying "F-ck the EU"
Victoria Nuland dropped the F-bomb in a phone conversation with the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine about a deal to end the political unrest in that country.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Myth of Obamacare's Job Destruction
There is more slumber on Comedy Central as Jon Stewart looks at the ACA's effect on American jobs.
Management
Get Ready for Annual Strategic Reviews
Progress reports on performance goals will change the way agencies do business.
Defense One
DARPA Thinks the Future of Surveillance Looks Like Siri
In a live webcast with Defense One, DARPA’s innovation leader says we don't have to make a choice between privacy and security. By Patrick Tucker
Management
These Conservatives Are Done Fighting Over the Debt Ceiling
The last time around, they put up a giant fight over government funding. Now some Republicans have mellowed out—and would settle for a clean bill.
Defense
Taliban Take Military Dog Hostage
A spokesperson for the group claimed the animal "was of high significance" to U.S. forces.
Management
‘Can We Talk?’ 4 Tips for Delivering Bad News
A simple formula to help you through difficult conversations at work and in life.
Oversight
OPM: Only Federal Employees Will Do Final Review of Background Checks
The move is in response to fraud charges against outside contractor that vetted NSA whistleblower and Navy Yard shooter.
Management
Senate Panel Approves Postal Service Overhaul
After debating pricing structure and guns in post offices, committee finally advances landmark reform bill.
Nextgov
AFGE Rep: VA Paperless Claims System Shuts Down on a Weekly Basis
System also can’t handle increased workloads.
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Twitter Breaks Rank, Threatens to Fight NSA Gag Orders
The Justice Department's deal with tech companies didn't go far enough for Twitter.
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