Pay & Benefits
Feds Shying Away From TSP
Furloughs, market instability could have caused withdrawals.
Management
What Will Be Your Responsible “No” This Week?
Give yourself permission to refuse a new task this week.
Oversight
Americans Don’t Trust Government to Do What Is Right, Poll Finds
Negative views make it hard to recruit the ablest young people, analysts say.
Management
Obama's Top Officials Are Getting Grayer
Twenty five percent of the president's top officials are at least 60 years old.
Defense
Is the Military Underrepresented Among Top Administration Officials?
Percentage of top officials with military experience has fallen to 9 percent from 12 percent in the first term.
Nextgov
Now Fliers Can Keep Their Shoes On -- If They Let Big Brother Inspect Their Big Data
TSA this fall will open express screening once reserved for frequent international travelers to the entire American public.
Management
Why Would Anyone Want to Work for the Government?
The incentive system isn't working, but it won't stay broken forever.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker: Allow Small Businesses to Enroll in Fed Health Plans
Bill would give private sector the same options that federal employees have.
Pay & Benefits
VA Senior Pay in 2014 Uncertain
House and Senate spending bills differ on proposed pay cut, bonus freeze for top officials.
Management
5 Conference Planning Tips to Cut Costs
Ways to ensure your next conference is on point and on budget.
Management
How Well Do You Know Your Administration? A Quiz
Which head of an independent agency is the daughter of the Tootsie Roll CEO? And other questions.
Management
Obama Orders Agencies to Recruit Volunteers
Government must expand spirit of service by engaging individuals in federal missions, order says.
Defense
Budget No Reason to Avoid Syria, Defense Official Says
Carter: 'We would need supplemental funding, which is normal for a new contingency.'
Nextgov
State Department’s Smart Traveler App Should be Left at Home
The app is weighed down by design flaws, reviewers said.
Management
Distrust, Low Morale and Compartmentalization Hinder SEC
Agency should reorganize workforce, audit says.
Nextgov
Commentary: Leave Financial Crime Fighting to the Experts
Treasury is best equipped to lead the Global Illicit Financial Team.
Oversight