Management
Better Decisions Through Smart Disclosure
The benefits of opening data stores to consumers.
Defense
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Is Resigning
Arizona's former governor will head the University of California system.
Management
Feds Make List of Most Influential Washington Women Under 35
Agriculture, State and Homeland Security officials make the cut.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Biebs Apologizes to Slick Willy
After defacing a photo of the 42nd president, Justin Bieber calls Bill Clinton.
Oversight
Senate on the Brink of 'Nuclear' War Over Nominations
Labor and EPA nominees are among those still awaiting confirmation.
Nextgov
Gender Gap Affects IT Shops, Where Women Remain Scarce
Men and women divide most starkly on leadership issues, including fairness and empowerment.
Management
Watchdog Warns of Potential Waste in Food Aid
IG says multiple low-income nutrition assistance programs increase risk of duplicating benefits.
Management
Female Feds Feel Less Empowered Than Males, Survey Finds
Workplace diversity analysis shows Asians most satisfied, those with disabilities less.
Management
Want to Succeed? Tell People to Stop Agreeing With You
Root out your "yes" people by empowering those with ideas that matter.
Nextgov
Unmanned Aircraft Aborted Its Third Carrier Landing Attempt Following Computer Failure
The Navy’s X-47B was the first drone to make an arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier.
Oversight
You Can Now Bear Arms in a Post Office Parking Lot
A federal judge rules it is OK to bring a gun to a USPS parking lot, but not inside the facility.
Defense
Sequestration Would Force Civilian Personnel Cuts in 2014, Hagel Says
The Pentagon would avoid agencywide furloughs with targeted reductions in force.
Management
5 Things You Missed in GAO's Recent Report on GPRA
Former GAO official John Kamensky dives into the foot notes so you don't have to.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Charity Drive Overhaul Proposals Draw Criticism
CFC fundraisers want to keep campaigns local.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Payroll Agency Begins Furloughs
Paychecks of military, civilian and retired employees will not be delayed, spokesman says.
Nextgov
Hacker Conference to Feds: Stay Home
Many in the community are 'uncomfortable with this relationship' after NSA revelations, says event founder, himself a DHS adviser.
News
The Right Way to Fry an Egg in Death Valley
'Don’t crack eggs on the sidewalks,' national park tells hikers.
Pay & Benefits
Smithsonian Employees Also Would Like a Living Wage
Workers ask Obama to ensure that employees of federally funded museums receive better pay.
Management
Why We Can’t Always Be Happy
Happiness is an elevated state--focus on feeling content instead.
Oversight