Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Unions Gain Members Post-Shutdown
Despite shrinking workforce, unions are growing.
Management
For Customer Service, Please Press Pound (Or Is It Hashtag?)
Are government call centers ready for the generation gap?
Pay & Benefits
Feds’ Tension Over Possible Pension Changes Escalates
The budget conference committee could unveil its plan as early as Tuesday.
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Marking Three Years of Telework Progress
Act requires agencies to establish expanded telework programs and notify all employees of their eligibility to telework.
Management
The Size of Your Latte Has Everything to Do With Your Status at Work
For some people, bigger is seen as better.
Defense
Report: Russian Diplomats Who Scammed Medicaid Were Also Spying on the U.S.
It's unclear how many were spies.
Defense
Congress Won't Vote on How to End Military Sexual Assault
Senate runs out of time to vote on two competing amendments to Defense policy bill.
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NSA Also Spies on Trolls, Orcs and Elves
The agency has infiltrated online games populated by mythical creatures.
Management
Agencies Make Progress Streamlining Geospatial Data Gathering
But GAO says OMB’s efforts to curb duplication need refinement.
Management
Administration Decided on Obamacare Delay in August, Emails Reveal
Officials scrambled on options for small businesses.
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Eight Tech Giants Urge Obama and Congress to Curb NSA
Open letter says electronic surveillance needs to be restricted by law.
Management
NSA Employees Feel 'Beaten Down' After Snowden Leaks, Report Finds
President Obama should have visited and offered encouragement, employees say.
Management
Putting It All in Perspective
When you're overworked and overwhelmed consider what's really important.
Management
Agencies in Washington on Two-Hour Delayed Arrival
Employees also can take unscheduled leave or telework.
Nextgov
Congress Grills TSA on Chinese-Made Luggage Scanner Parts
About 250 systems sold by Rapiscan are installed inside U.S. airports nationwide.
Management
How Do We Welcome Astronauts Back to Earth? By Making Them Go Through Customs
Triumphant returns are also a triumph for bureaucracy.
Management
Progressive Dems to Obama: Raise Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Lawmakers say president can bypass Congress.
Oversight
Interior Finalizes Longer Eagle Kill Permits for Wind Farms
Rule lengthens the current five-year permitting for unintentional deaths.
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