Management
Lawmaker Says Federal Government Should Hire More Employees Without College Degrees
Senator pitches pilot program to hire individuals with ‘alternative’ forms of higher education.
Management
Committee Approves Bill to Increase Agencies’ Small Biz Contracting Goals
Legislative package targets bundling, reverse auctions.
Nextgov
What the Fed-Friendly Budget Means for IT
Should a tech GS-9 be paid the same as a nontech GS-9?
Oversight
Analysis: Racial Issues Sink a Nomination for a Civil Rights Chief
The failure of Debo Adegbile's nomination to head the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sets a sad precedent for young lawyers.
Oversight
Congress Hates Military-Base Closings, but Can Chuck Hagel Do It Without Their Approval?
The Defense secretary says he is studying his options.
Nextgov
PayPal Billionaire, Boeing Battle Over Who Can Build a Better Space Taxi
Elon Musk thinks his company SpaceX can do a better job of sending military satellites into space.
Management
What Is a Leader Without Character?
Business executive Jack London examines the most important indicator of an individual's success.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Woman in the White House 'Invites Aggression'
The dubious case against a female president is presented on Fox News.
Defense One
Pentagon Leaders Working to Define Military’s Post-War Purpose
With a post-war budget and (yet another) strategy, senior defense leaders are crafting a new mission for the U.S. military. By Kevin Baron
Defense One
What Will $5 Billion in Military Cyber Spending Pay For?
The Pentagon is spending more on cybersecurity, but is it spending it in the right way? By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Pentagon Wants to Keep Controversial War Budget Beyond Afghanistan
The war in Afghanistan is winding down, but the Pentagon hopes its war budget goes on. By Stephanie Gaskell
Pay & Benefits
Feds Petition for More Pay; Some Could Get It
Senior-level managers, scientific employees and EPA workers could be coming into more money soon.
Nextgov
CIA Accused of Hacking Senate Staffer Computers
The agency's watchdog is investigating whether agents spied on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Management
The 3 Keys to Productivity
You’ll never have a sink full of dirty dishes if you follow Toyota’s productivity secrets.
Management
Watchdog: Agencies Struggle to Account for Senior Exec Training Costs
GAO says half of 26 agencies produced incomplete data on training and travel expenses.
Nextgov
Defense Health Agency Wants More Money for IT Operations in 2015
Agency also wants $91.3 million in research funds for new electronic health record.
Pay & Benefits
Fed Groups Offer Tepid Praise for Obama’s Budget
Federal employee advocates applaud funding boosts, but deride 1 percent raise proposal.
Oversight
Ex-IRS Official Silent as Congressional Hearing Turns Into Shouting Match
Lois Lerner again takes the Fifth as House panel leaders feud.
Management