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

The 10 Best and Worst States for Military Retirees

Wyoming is the best place for military personnel to retire, while California is the worst, according to one survey.