Defense
After Crash, Air Force Ends Test Flights of Light-Attack Planes Vying for Contract
Weeks after a Naval aviator was killed in a Super Tucano, Air Force leaders say the competition is back on for propellor-plane key to the Afghanistan war.
Management
The Counterintuitive Tricks To Asking Better Questions, According To Harvard Research
For a skill we begin developing as infants, we have much to learn.
Nextgov
HHS is Using Data to Fight Opioid Abuse, Fraud and Just About Everything Else
HHS’ investments in data science, people and tools are paying off in a big way.
Management
There Are No Do-Overs in Leadership
But for anyone striving for effectiveness and respect after mistakes, it is possible to rebuild your leadership foundation mid-flight.
Management
The Empty Chair at the Heart of the White House’s War on Unions
Advocates say efforts to curb the influence of labor groups hinges on one unfilled presidential appointment.
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Mayor at Citizenship Ceremony: ‘This Is the Greatness of Our Country’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kobach brings gun float to another Kansas parade … torrential rains swamp Houston … and a tornado touches down in a Minnesota city.
Management
Americans Are More Anxious Than They Were a Year Ago
A new study provides clues for implementing more effective public policies.
Nextgov
Survey: Most Feds Who BYOD Do It Without Agency Approval
It’s hard for agency security officials to protect networks when they don’t know what’s connecting to them, experts say.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Looks to Ban Unions at IRS
Congressman says measure would serve as check against partisanship at the agency.
Management
The Postal Service Owes an Artist $3.5M for Putting the Wrong Statue of Liberty on a Stamp
The court ruling offers an important reminder that artistic originality manifests in many subtle ways—not just completely unique takes.
Management
A Tip From Serena Williams Can Help You Win In Everyday Life
Williams' method for turning losing games into victories is backed by science and philosophy.
Pay & Benefits
Paid Parental Leave, Human Capital Reviews and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
EPA Beefs Up Ethics Office as Pruitt’s Troubles Multiply
Latest reports allege scrubbing of his calendar, job hunt for wife.
Nextgov
Auditor Dings CFPB Complaint System for Poor Identity Management
The system is doing better on patching vulnerabilities and continuously monitoring activity for anomalies.
Management
After 40 Years, A Look Back at the Unlikely Passage of Civil Service Reform
The Carter Era law tackled problems that sound very familiar under Trump.
Management
When to Step Up and When to Step Back
Knowing what’s needed is a critical leadership skill.
Management
No One Knows What Kim Jong Un Promised Trump
North Korea is reportedly continuing nuclear work. But it’s not clear that’s a violation of what it agreed to in Singapore.
Management
Why Your Brain Never Runs Out Of Problems To Find
It's a psychological quirk that when something becomes rarer, people may spot it in more places than ever. What is the 'concept creep' that lets context change how we categorize the world around us?
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