Management
What the Shutdown Taught Us About Federal Payroll
Pay is one of the federal government’s biggest expenses. It’s imperative that we get it right every time.
Defense
Acting SecDef: I Haven’t Told the Pentagon to Prep for Afghanistan Withdrawal
In his first remarks to media as defense chief, Pat Shanahan says U.S. leaders are keeping their eyes on peace talks.
Pay & Benefits
D.C. Area Agencies to Close 2 Hours Early Due to Possible Snow
Storm is expected to hit during normal evening commute times, causing slippery conditions on roads.
Management
Stressed Out By Shutdown Chaos? 4 Evidence-Based Tools To Help You Cope
The stressful political climate worsened with the shutdown of the federal government. And even though a break may be in sight, even the uncertainty adds stress. A neuroscientist offers ways to cope.
Nextgov
Customer Satisfaction Drops Across Federal Government
And that was from before the partial shutdown.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Howard Schultz May Enter the 2020 Fray
The former Starbucks chief has a campaign logo and a lot of money.
Management
Leading After the Shutdown
Here are three ideas for getting your team on track. And thank you for what you do. It’s people like you who make this a great country.
Route Fifty
Impeachment Petitions Prompt Response From Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Indiana bill would scrap child-labor rules … Pacific Northwest measles update … and N.J. offshore wind geophysical surveying.
Route Fifty
The Places Most Likely to See Jobs Disrupted by Automation
New research offers some insight into where they could be.
Nextgov
Treasury Department Wants Smart Currency to Combat Counterfeiting
The agency’s printing office is asking for “novel and not commercially available” ideas for embedding tech in U.S. currency.
Pay & Benefits
Feds' Lost Spending Will Contribute to Shutdown's $3B in Permanent Economic Damage
The immediate hit to the economy is $11 billion in lost productivity, much of which will be recouped later this year, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Nextgov
Report: Agencies are Doing a Better Job Embracing Open Data
And the more they lean in, the more benefits they’ll see, government data experts said.
Defense
Navy Chief Touts Recruiting as Part of Larger Design for Maritime Superiority
Richardson says Seventh Fleet has recovered from at-sea collisions.
Route Fifty
State Tax Revenue Makes Biggest Gains in Seven Years
Revenue collections were boosted by favorable economic conditions, robust stock market returns in 2017 and the first half of 2018, and state policy actions.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Saw 26 Percent Spike in Hardship Withdrawals During Shutdown
The agency is working with lawmakers on bills to remove penalties from transactions during lapses in appropriations.
Management
Feds Dig Out From 35 Days’ Worth of Piled-Up Work
IRS, Census and science agency employees bemoan shutdown’s long-term impact.
Management
How to Help Your Team be Productive Post Shutdown
Employee engagement was a problem before the shutdown. It’s likely to get worse.
Management
Vital Economic Data Was Likely Lost During the Shutdown – Here’s Why It Matters to All Americans
The government collects reams of economic data that are vital to the functioning of companies, policymakers and even families.
Pay & Benefits