Pay & Benefits
House Approves Changing TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
Bill auto-enrolls new feds in more diverse fund, rather than the lower-yield government securities offering.
Management
Three Trends That Will Revolutionize Federal IT
This new ecosystem allows agencies to experiment and adapt at a low cost.
Route Fifty
More Local Governments Move to ‘Ban the Box’
Growing movement aims to give former criminals a better shot at jobs.
Defense
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Immigration Activist Detained By Texas Border Patrol
Former journalist Jose Antonio Vargas has been detained at McAllen-Miller International Airport.
Management
There’s a Selfish Reason To Be Nice to Others
Studies show that people who regularly do volunteer work report greater happiness and less depression than those who don’t
Nextgov
A Tip for VBA: Don’t Try to Spy on Congressional Staff
This would be comical if it was not tragic.
Management
The Company That Wants Your To-Do List to Be Fun
“What we’ve figured out is the only key for becoming really productive is simplicity and focus."
Defense
Pope Urges Protection for Unaccompanied Minors Flooding the Border
In letter, Francis says the children should be 'welcomed.'
Defense
Tesla Motors Is a Favorite Employer Among Veterans
Currently, Tesla has about 6,000 employees— 300 of these are veterans.
Pay & Benefits
Buyout Watch: Air Force and TSA Join the List
An inventory of the agencies that are cutting costs through buyouts or early retirements.
Defense
What Would Reagan Do in Iraq?
Rand Paul and Rick Perry each claim to be the Gipper’s heir in the Middle East. Who's right?
Management
What Leaders Can Admire in LeBron James’ Letter to Cleveland
The best leaders take time to reflect on their decisions and what they’ve learned from them.
Defense
For Now, Kerry's Afghan Election Deal Makes Him the Hero
20 hours of talks over the course of two days defused the crisis.
Management
Boehner in Another GOP Quandary Over Border-Funding Request
House Republicans will meet Tuesday to begin forming a response to Obama's bid for $3.7 billion.
Management
The VA Scandal Just Keeps Spreading
VA employees and lawmakers raise concerns that unrealistic deadlines and bad leadership led to data manipulation in the handling of disability claims.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Something About Obama Seems ... 'Shady'
John Boehner is suing the president over his use of executive orders.
Nextgov
Paper Folders Twice As Fast As Computerized Immigration System
About 150 clicks required to complete casework for a single foreign applicant.
Employee Policy
Bill would extend WPEA law, whistleblower rights
A bipartisan House bill would extend the life of a law that currently offers federal whistleblowers the right to appeal their cases in regular federal circuit courts.
Employee Policy
VA whistleblower: Employees changed records
Department of Veterans Affairs employees altered documents to create a false impression that veterans have been receiving disability checks without long waits—when in fact often they waited months, an agency whistleblower told the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Employee Policy