Tech

Agency Heads Explain Their Use of Personal Email Accounts

Better training needed in records compliance at EPA, Energy, CFTC.

Management

Unless You Live in Europe, You Are More Likely to Be Hired Than Fired in the Fourth Quarter

A new survey shows companies all across the globe are looking to boost jobs.

Oversight

Republicans Want Lawmakers, Staff to Foot Obamacare Bill

Legislation would prohibit government from subsidizing cost of congressional health insurance plans on exchanges.

Nextgov

Not Many New Fed Hires, but IT Workers Among the Few

More than 5 percent of new hires take IT jobs.

Oversight

Man Who Trained Feds on How to Beat Polygraph Tests Heads to Prison

Two federal contractors with Top Secret Security clearances were among Chad Dixon’s customers.

Nextgov

How Soon Before Obama's Bodyguards Don Google Glass?

The Secret Service, Army and DARPA are considering intelligent eyewear for field assignments.

Defense

What Does Obama Get From a Syria Compromise Besides Political Relief?

President now has an easier case to make.

Management

You Won’t Get a Trophy, But Go Ahead—Fail

Growing up with excessive praise can make real success look scary. But it's time to get started.

Defense One

Americans Staunchly Opposed to Military Intervention in Syria

New poll suggests that Americans want Obama to find another way to avert a military response to the crisis in the Middle East. By Ronald Brownstein

Management

Defense Audit Agency Says Sequester Caused It to Leave Money on the Table

$11 million cut in auditing budget cost $74 million in excess contractor payments, DCAA says.

Management

Anti-Contractor Rhetoric as Common as Fed-Bashing, Industry Says

Group suggests acquisition reforms to counter grim budget and talent drain.

Oversight

House to Vote This Week on Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown

Continuing resolution would likely keep sequestration in place.

Defense

Russia and Syria Like John Kerry's 'Rhetorical' Idea for Averting War

Secretary of State offered the idea in response to a journalist's question.

Management

5 Reasons More Communication Isn’t Better

Just because you’re connected doesn’t mean you’re connecting.

Nextgov

Superstar Programmers Can Get Paid as Much as Pro Athletes

A change in Google's algorithm can be worth as much as $100 million in new revenue.

Pay & Benefits

Congressional Staff Leave Their Jobs Because of Low Pay

New report shows legislative employees, like their agency colleagues, love their work, but want better managers.

Management

Cousin of NSA Surveillance Program Draws Broad Privacy Concerns

DEA alliance with AT&T to chase drug dealers raises eyebrows with civil libertarians.

Nextgov

Expanding Federal Telework Could Save $12 Billion a Year

Research looks at real estate, transit subsidies and continuity of operations.