Oversight

Conservative Legal Group Unearths New IRS Lois Lerner Emails

House Republicans say her contact with Justice Department shows politicization.

Nextgov

Three Things Federal CIOs Say About CIO Authority

It can be undone from above and below.

Oversight

Could an Overhaul to the Federal Giving Drive Do More Harm Than Good?

Lawmakers worry changes could drive away charities, donors.

Management

Is Multitasking Slowing You Down?

Pivoting between projects can be inefficient and demoralizing.

Pay & Benefits

Quiz: Some Surprising Facts About the Federal Gender Pay Gap

A lot has changed for women in government in just the past two decades.

Defense

Edward Snowden Makes Surprise Guest Appearance at Putin Q&A

Snowden appeared via webcam to ask Putin to share his stance on mass surveillance of civilians.

Nextgov

This Tech Startup Uses a Simple Formula to Decide How Much Stock to Give Employees

Social-sharing app company went salary-transparent in December, aims to 'demystify equity.'

Management

The Complete Guide to Structuring Your Ideal Work Day

Here’s our take on a top-notch schedule to maximize your productivity and happiness.

Pay & Benefits

Eric Holder Doesn’t Deserve to Be Paid, Republican Lawmakers Say

Group introduces bill to prohibit feds held in contempt of Congress from receiving their salaries.

Oversight

Budget Vote Proves House GOP Can't Do Anything Big in 2014

Overcoming the Goldilocks complex could be tough in an election year.

Nextgov

Teen Arrrested for Exploiting Heartbleed to Hack Into Canadian Tax Agency

Ontario student is the first Heartbleed arrest.

Management

Are Your Employees Incompetent? 4 Reasons Why

The answers may change the way you lead.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Five Worst Jobs in America Surprisingly Don't Include Politician

Government workers also don't make the list, surprisingly.

Pay

House lawmakers say new CFC rules could backfire

A bipartisan group House legislators is pushing back at new draft regulations from the Office of Personnel Management that make major changes to the way the Combined Federal Campaign is operated.

Employee Policy

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey to begin this month

The Office of Personnel Management will soon begin its next major survey of federal employee attitudes and engagement.

Pay

Bill would withhold pay from feds held in contempt of Congress

A House lawmaker has introduced a bill that would prevent any federal employee or official who is held in contempt of Congress from being paid.

Pay & Benefits

More Than 15,000 Federal Employees Make at Least $200K

Top earning employees work at highly specialized agencies.

Defense One

The Science of Unmasking Russian Forces in Ukraine

The incursion of masked gunmen into Ukraine shows that knowing who you are fighting has become critical to victory. By Patrick Tucker

Nextgov

GSA's Dave McClure to Retire

The associate administrator of the General Services Administration's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies was a leader in key initiatives.

Nextgov

Watch a Congressional Candidate Shoot Down a 'Government Drone'

House contender Matt Rosendale of Montana wants Big Brother out of his airspace.