Management
Supervisors Hold the Keys to the New World Order
Managing teams is no longer about taking control, it's about giving it.
Employee Policy
Federal Coach: The next generation of government problem solvers
Henry Brady is the dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, and a keen observer of government and politics. He spoke about the role of the younger generation in government with Tom Fox.
Employee Policy
DOD 'revolving door' poorly monitored, IG says
A Defense Department Office of Inspector General report finds the Pentagon is failing to effectively track top military officers and DOD officials who step into jobs in defense contracting, consulting and lobbying.
Pay
Union leader: Insourcing can remedy gender pay gap
One labor leader is suggesting a way for President Obama to narrow the gender pay gap: Hire more federal employees to do some of the work now done by contractors.
Employee Policy
APWU says retail partner program aims to 'sidestep' labor costs
The American Postal Workers Union claims that documents it obtained as the result of an unfair labor practice charge it filed with the National Labor Relations Board "have revealed some disturbing truths" about a U.S. Postal Service pilot retail program.
Nextgov
Four Tips to Become a Better Coder (That Actually Work)
You've heard my criticisms of coding bootcamps; here's what to try instead.
Nextgov
Nuclear Facility Security System Implicated in Nun Break-In Now Fixed
The security system for the Tennessee complex was completed early and for $20 million less than expected.
Defense One
A Formula for Success with Iran
As P5+1 talks resume Tuesday in Vienna, U.S. officials and experts are already expecting a nuclear deal by this summer. Here’s how. By Joseph Cirincione
Defense
Pentagon: B-61 Bomb Update Faces Possible Delays
Project's time line faces risks from separate work under way at the Defense and Energy departments.
Management
5 Ways to Optimize Your Operating Rhythm
Know when you do your best work, and know your limitations.
Oversight
House Partisans Keep Going Back and Forth on IRS Targeting of Nonprofits
New Issa report says progressives were not treated as badly as conservatives.
Management
Obama Wants Federal Contractors to Pay Men and Women Equally
President will sign two executive orders Tuesday to prevent pay discrimination.
Nextgov
Former NASA Web Manager Is Crowdfunding Her Discrimination Suit Against the Agency
Gov2.0 pro launches Indiegogo campaign to pay for suit alleging age bias.
Management
GSA Watchdog Who Broke Vegas Scandal to Retire
Brian Miller’s office recovered $1 billion for government over nine years.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Backlog Fell in March, But It’s Still Higher Than It Was 3 Months Ago
OPM still has nearly 6,000 more applications to process now than it did in December 2013.
Management
Would Releasing Agency Charge Card Records Aid Criminals?
OMB reportedly denies FOIA request on that basis.
Defense One
Teaching Machines How to Spell Will Help Catch Terrorists
It’s time anti-terrorism technology move beyond finding ways to replace humans and start finding ways to work with us. By David Murgatroyd
Management
CBO Explains Why It Can’t Analyze the Ryan Budget the Way Republicans Want
Agency lacks the staff and tools to comply with request.
Management
The Reality of How We Focus
Our perception changes as we shift our attention from one thing to another.
Defense