Management
No Matter How Big Your Tax Bill, You Probably Shouldn't Threaten to Kill IRS Employees
A Rhode Island man who owed three years of back taxes lashed out at an IRS agent.
Management
The Complete Guide to Biking to Work
If you’ve decided to join the bike pack, congratulations. You’ll probably be healthier, happier, and save money on your commute.
Management
No, the VA Is Not an Obamacare Preview
The Veterans Affairs system is completely different from Obamacare.
Nextgov
Senate Defense Bill Mulls Bonuses for Cyber Pros
Legislation also directs the services to consider if the cyber battleground warrants new career fields.
Management
House Bill Would Tap Into Nuclear Weapons Fund to Aid Veterans
Money would go toward improving vets' financial literacy and identifying deficiencies in wounded warrior treatment.
Management
How to Lead Change From the Lower Ranks
Start small and the positive outcomes will stimulate others to follow.
Pay
Senate bill calls for 3.3 percent pay hike
Employee groups praised the introduction of legislation that would provide federal workers with a 3.3 percent pay raise in 2015.
Benefits
VA effort to speed medical care will enlist private resources
The Department of Veterans Affairs on May 24 issued a statement saying that it has "redoubled" its efforts to provide veterans with high quality care—and that it "has taken steps at national and local levels to ensure timely access to care" that includes pulling in private health care resources.
Oversight
Does Hillary Owe It to Democrats to Run?
Karl Rove's attacks on Clinton's health divert attention from what promises to be a fascinating election, no matter who decides to enter the fray.
Management
Obama Touts OMB and HUD Nominees as ‘Proven' Leaders, Managers
Observers praise moves, noting future OMB chief’s likely role in budget battles.
Nextgov
Hackers Stalk a Utility; Promote Godzilla
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Federal Employees and Retirees Owed $3.31B in Back Taxes at the End of Fiscal 2013
Total debts were down from the previous year, but the number of delinquent feds jumped.
Management
The CHCOs Game of ‘Survivor’ and How to Win
Five ways HR leaders can rise to the workforce challenge ahead.
Insights
Positive Military Recruitment and Retention Numbers Mask Quality Concerns
The military's latest recruitment and retention numbers are positive, but there are serious qualitative retention concerns that bring the military's ability to adapt to a new security environment into question.
Management
Senate Panel Calls for 1 Percent Troop Pay Raise, Setting Up Conflict With the House
The House just approved a 1.8 percent boost.
Management
You Should Fear Background Checks Even if You’ve Done Nothing Wrong
Innocent people and employers who hire screening companies are getting ensnared by a digital dragnet.
Defense
Commentary: The Government Isn't Very Good at Deciding What to Keep Secret
So why do so many Americans insist that the state, not the press, should call the shots?
Management
Tim Geithner Is Still Defending Himself to Democrats
The former treasury secretary is attempting to explain his side of the government's Wall Street bailout in his new book.
Management
4 Things Washington Could Do Right Now to Fix the VA
None of them involve floor speeches or finger-pointing.
Management