Pay & Benefits
How Big a Deal Are the Governmentwide Hiring Reforms That Trump Just Signed Into Law?
Workforce observers praise the reforms, but caution they’re not a "panacea."
Oversight
House Republicans Urge White House to Stabilize Chemical Safety Board
Letter warns that bad behavior is a risk since vacancy-plagued agency’s chair resigned.
Management
Key Questions for Regulators in an Era of Fast Technological Change
Agencies can no longer craft rules slowly and deliberately, and then expect to keep the results in place for decades.
Pay & Benefits
As D.C. Feds Face Nightmare Commute, OPM Urges Telework and Other 'Flexibilities'
Transit officials have urged customers to use Metro only if they “have no other option.”
Management
A Focus On Goals Rather Than Behavior Is Creating Workplace Monsters
Effective organizations encourage self-control, good process, proper discussion and are more driven by growth mindsets than unrealistic performance metrics.
Management
GSA Isn't Tracking All of the Federal Government's Unused Leased Office Space
Unused space that goes unreported costs taxpayers $21 million yearly, watchdog says.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Steven Seagal's Latest Role
The actor will be an envoy for the Russian government to the U.S.
Route Fifty
Spending Millions to Stop the Spread of a Destructive Insect Invader
Southeastern Pennsylvania is ground zero for an invasive species outbreak that’s threatening trees and crops. Can it be contained?
Route Fifty
How California Is Improving Cyber Threat Information Sharing
The state wants to add every city and county government to its automated threat feed program in the next three to four years.
Management
Hundreds of USDA Employees Face a Decision to Relocate or Take a Buyout
Skeptics question whether relocations are an attempt to undermine science.
Management
HHS Managers Said to Have Bargained in 'Bad Faith' Over Union Contract That Strips Telework
Department official says HHS supports telework, but not as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
Nextgov
The Government’s Paperwork Problem is Undermining Public Trust
An audit suggests agencies are doing a poor job of assessing the burden their information requests place on the public.
Nextgov
How Artificial Intelligence Could Keep Army Transports Ready for Action
A yearlong pilot program will see if AI can predict when components on Bradley Fighting Vehicles will break.
Defense
Trump’s Secret War on Terror
Drone strikes continue and spread—away from public scrutiny or congressional oversight.
Nextgov
Federal Insider Threat Programs Prevent Multiple Suicides Each Year
Experts said suicide prevention has been an unintended byproduct of insider threat programs.
Defense
NSA Director: The Agency 'Sells Itself' to Potential Recruits
Nakasone tells industry group of 92 percent retention rate, need for diversity.
Management
10 Essential Behaviors for Emerging Leaders
Real power is measured by the ability to affect choices and changes.
Nextgov
Changes Coming to GSA’s Breach, Identity Protection Offerings
Interested parties have until the end of the month to chime in on changes to the Data Breach and Identity Protection Services special item number.
Management
Appointee Watch: Border Patrol Chief Named as Record Vacancies Continue
Key nominations announced at Veterans Affairs, State Department.
Oversight