Management
Federal Workforce Levels Off After Gradual Decline
Uncle Sam did not add or lose jobs between July and August, according to the latest government statistics.
Defense One
GAO Report Slams Navy’s New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers
After delays and cost overruns, the USS Gerald Ford is now estimated to run $12.8 billion -- 22 percent more than planned, according to the Government Accountability Office. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
Treasury Offers Obamacare Rule to Simplify Employer Reporting
House lawmaker seeks budget office review of union plans under health care law.
Management
Are You Smarter Than an American?
The Pew Research Center released its "What the Public Knows" study Thursday.
Pay & Benefits
Same-Sex Spouses Now Eligible for Veterans Benefits
DOMA reversal did not technically apply to VA, but Obama reverses law anyway.
Nextgov
Video: The Daily Show Takes on the VA Hospital System
In a segment called 'Ignoring Private Ryan,' Jon Stewart checks in with the problematic agency.
Nextgov
FEMA Wants Better Hurricane Alerts for People With Disabilities
The agency is interested in handicapped-accessible options for mobile and social media during disasters too.
Management
Fish and Wildlife Service to Save Money by Moving Virginia Headquarters
Cost-cutting consolidation is Arlington’s loss and Falls Church’s gain.
Nextgov
Yes, the NSA Hacked Encryption — But You Have a Defense
You should be using different encryption anyway if you're concerned about privacy.
Defense
Iran Warns of Reprisal for U.S. Action In Syria
Escalating tensions against Syria have provoked responses throughout the region.
Defense
John Kerry Makes the Syria Case to the Liberal Public
Secretary of State argues military intervention would not be the same as the U.S. going to war.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin and Obama Are Together Again at the G20
The leaders of Russia and the United States do not appear to be close friends.
Management
6 Behaviors That Can Ruin Your Career
How to avoid becoming one of those leaders who risks it all.
Management
Why Fewer Students in College Is Good for the Economy
There were nearly half a million fewer people enrolled in higher education in 2012, and that's a good sign.
Pay & Benefits
Army Allows Back Pay for Civilians Who Took Extra Furlough Days
Employees who took more than six furlough days can substitute paid annual leave for the excess furlough days.
Nextgov
How the NSA Made Sure It Can Decrypt Your Online Communication
Agency, companies add vulnerabilities to secure traffic, Snowden docs show.
Nextgov
Government Job Training: From the Mundane to 'The Matrix'
Virtual reality is making training more interactive and easier to do from a distance.
Management
What Edward Snowden Has Taught Us About Hiring
How to avoid catastrophic mistakes in the battle for scarce skills.
Pay & Benefits