Employee Policy
A surprising new job announcement trend
At the Resume Place, we found dozens of job listings touting resume limits instead of traditional closing dates. Amazingly, the most popular limit seems to be only 50 resumes.
Employee Policy
Tattoos complicate cyber candidates' advancement chances
Are tattoos hobbling the Army's cyber force?
Benefits
OPM issues guidance on transgender health coverage
The Office of Personnel Management has issued guidance to Federal Employees Health Benefits insurers that opens the way for carriers to provide coverage for sex-change surgeries.
Nextgov
Can Your Agency's CIO Stop a Project That Isn’t Performing?
Federal chief information officers often lack the authority to do their jobs, GAO says.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton's Hardest Choice Still Lies Ahead
As her book tour kicks off, she can decide whether the high personal costs of a presidential campaign are worth it.
Nextgov
FBI Orders 26,500 Licenses for Software to Guard Samsung Galaxy S5s
The bureau seeks vendor who can provide Samsung Knox licenses for use on Samsung Galaxy S5.
Oversight
Whistleblower Advocates Praise Senate-Passed Intel Reforms
Bill would codify and expand protections from a 2012 presidential directive.
Defense
Here Comes the Army Investigation Into Bowe Bergdahl's Capture
Don't expect any fast answers.
News
Vanity Portraits: Not Much of a Drain on the Budget
It turns out agencies don’t spend much on paintings of their leaders.
Defense
Kerry Is Open to Talks With Iran as Situation Worsens in Iraq
Situation has given Iran and the U.S. a common enemy.
Pay & Benefits
Appeals Process for TRICARE Claims is Fair, But Long
Report finds that Defense agreed with independent hearing officer’s decisions in 85 percent of cases over five years.
Management
Executive Order Will Ban Contractors from Discriminating Against Gay Employees
Plan is to pressure Congress to pass broader law applying to employers nationwide, according to reports.
Nextgov
Agencies Graded B- on Mobility
Many federal managers say their agencies aren't taking full advantage of mobile technologies, study finds.
Defense
Hillary Clinton's 'Wicked' Iraq Problem
Potential presidential candidate is stuck between war-weary Democrats and hawkish Republicans eager to paint her as weak.
Oversight
Did the IRS Really Lose Lois Lerner's Emails? Let a Special Prosecutor Find Them.
Obama needs to address this 'phony scandal' and the public trust with real transparency.
Management
Can We Create a High Quality Government?
Improving the culture of federal service would be an essential step.
Employee Policy
Creating a culture of accountability
No one in a leadership position wants to hear bad news, that programs or polices are not working as expected, or that irregularities and deceptive practices are undermining an organization's mission, reputation and bottom line. But smart leaders know they need to hear this.
Financial Planning
Bill would give tax break to feds in combat zones
Proposed legislation would grant federal employees working in combat zones the same tax credit military personnel currently get.
Benefits