Management
Mindful Mondays: Take a Break
A powerful idea for gaining perspective to be more productive.
Defense
Outsourcing the Fight Against Terrorism
The United States is using local soldiers to fight al-Qaida allies in East Africa.
Oversight
Why the Senate Democrats' Budget Will Be Vague
The fewer specifics they offer, the less political ammunition there will be for the GOP.
Management
Analysis: White House Tours Are Fun to Talk About, but Jobs Are the Real Sequester Casualty
The Obama administration lost the first round of PR competition. Republicans should worry about what comes next.
Defense
Army Finds Major Flaws in Mental Health Care and PTSD Treatment
'Sheer number of changes this report recommends is indicative of the size and scope of the problem,' senator says.
Management
It’s Obama’s Economy—at Last
We only seem to be back. It’s a far less equal economy--and big dangers loom for the president’s legacy.
Nextgov
Is Carhacking a Serious Threat? Some Analysts Think So.
Intruders can tap into vehicle systems to access cellphone calls, GPS signals, and even the brakes.
Management
Pentagon’s Internal Feud Over Contract Auditing Takes a New Twist
Inspector general’s critique of three-year-old work irks DCAA chief.
Management
USDA Doesn’t Pay for the Wine-Tasting Anyway
Agency responds to senator’s call to cut conferences before employee salaries.
Nextgov
Internet Censorship Is a Trade Issue Too
China is unfairly restraining trade by blocking Facebook and other U.S. websites, a former White House official says.
Pay & Benefits
Fate of Pay Freeze Uncertain
Senate will unveil its legislation on Monday to keep the government open past March 27.
Management
New Zealand Ranked the Best Country for Women in the Workplace
Natin consistently ranks near the top of the World Economic Forum’s gender gap survey.
Defense
BRAC Savings Estimates Were Flawed, Report Says
Commission used faulty methodology to project greater savings than military base realignment achieved.
Oversight
GOP Senator Claims Furloughs Are a Scare Tactic, Offers Alternatives
Coburn op-ed suggests ways to eliminate waste and money-saving policy reforms.
Management
How Washington Looks to Sun Tzu for Leadership
Heeding The Art of War, Obama and GOP finally break bread to bend wills.
Oversight
In Making Play for the House, President Obama Could Lose the Senate
Second-term setbacks force Obama to sound more conciliatory toward GOP.
Oversight
Obama's Dinner With Senators Eases Tensions but Doesn't Fix the Budget
To soften partisan acrimony to fade? Just buy people a fancy meal.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Rand’s Very Long Stand
Kentucky Senator’s filibuster brought drones back to late-night TV.
Pay & Benefits
Customs and Border Protection Sends Thousands of Furlough Notices
Full-time employees will have no more than 14 days of unpaid leave, starting April 21.
Management