Pay & Benefits

The Furloughs That Never Came

Few agencies followed through on warnings of forced unpaid leave.

Oversight

Republicans Should Go Easy on Obama, At Least in Public

As a tactical matter, a subterranean campaign will score more direct hits on the president.

Oversight

Top White House Aides Informed of IRS Troubles, but Didn’t Tell Obama

Acknowledgement raises questions about how the White House has managed the scandal.

Defense

Defense Cuts Are Squeezing Programs

Commissary closings will affect thousands of civilians and service members.

Pay & Benefits

Customs and Border Employees Might Escape Furloughs

Lawmakers have until mid-June to approve a request to shift funds within agency’s budget.

Nextgov

How Feds Fail

The way in which innovations miss the mark can be as important as how they succeed.

Pay & Benefits

Treasury Taps Federal Retirement Coffers Again

‘Extraordinary’ debt ceiling measure has become more ordinary in recent years.

Pay & Benefits

More Feds Invest in Lifecycle Retirement Funds

The L funds now account for 15 percent of investments in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Management

What Songs Keep You Motivated at Work?

A look at the songs that keep us going.

Oversight

House GOP Says It Can Legislate and Investigate at the Same Time

Prominent conservative group suggests delaying votes to focus on Obama scandals.

Management

Analysis: Is the White House Obscuring the Truth?

Spokesman offers more confusion than clarity on Benghazi, IRS.

Nextgov

Consumer Smartphones OK'd for Military Use Lack Certain ID Protections

Pentagon disclosed security approvals for Apple iOS and BlackBerry 10 mobile devices.

Oversight

More Scrutiny Ahead for the IRS

Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing Tuesday.

Pay & Benefits

Huma Abedin Had an Incredibly Sweet Deal at the State Department

Deputy chief of staff to Hillary Clinton worked part-time and had a side gig as a consultant.

Pay & Benefits

Unions Want FAA to Make Up for Unnecessary Furloughs

Grievances ask for paid time off in compensation for the days employees were on forced leave.

Management

The 5 Best Ways to Attract STEMM Talent to your Agency

The demand for technically proficient talent is growing--here's how to recruit, and retain, them.