Management
For Remote Workers, Virtual Body Language Really Matters
Remote workers don’t have a physical presence, but they still send signals through the way they make themselves “seen” at work.
Defense
In Pacific, U.S. Army Shifts Training from Disaster Relief to War
The change reflects Trump’s defense strategy and rising threats from China and North Korea.
Route Fifty
Outside Utility Crews Ready to Help Restore Water Service in Florida, Georgia
After storms, rural water workers from other states help restore service. Following Hurricane Michael, many were awaiting word that they could access damaged areas.
Nextgov
GSA’s Tech Teams Increasingly Important to Administration’s Tech Priorities
18F and the Technology Transformation Services face a more certain future than just two years ago.
Nextgov
Agencies Can’t Dine and Dash on Technology Modernization Fund, Official Says
Awards are an advance, not a grant, and the program office has ways to make sure the fund stays solvent.
Insights
Applications Reimagined: A Candid Poll on Application Automation and Lifecycle Management
Manual, time-intensive processes are a major drag on application management in the federal government. There's reason to believe this may soon change.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Challenge State Department Same-Sex Visa Limits
Twenty senators, 119 House members warn of cruelty and hindrance for foreign diplomats.
Management
Agencies Backslide in Fight Against Jargon, Amid High Staff Turnover
Average plain language grades for 23 agencies fell from B to C in new report card.
Management
DHS Says It’s Finally Hiring More Border Agents Than It’s Losing
The Trump administration has struggled to fulfill the president’s hiring mandate.
Management
Hurricane Michael’s Remarkable, Terrifying Run
The storm shocked forecasters by rapidly intensifying, and then remained strong for hours after landfall.
Management
Why Vague Feedback is So Destructive and What to Do About It
When feedback is not specific and behavioral, it’s not actionable.
News
Complaints After the Presidential Emergency Alert: Hatch Act Confusion, Technical Troubles and More
The FCC received dozens of complaints after the Oct. 3 message was sent to Americans' phones.
Route Fifty
Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down Death Penalty
The justices found racial bias in the imposition of capital punishment by juries.
Management
U.S. Political Division Is Only Going To Get Worse
Think political polarization is bad? Not only is it the worst it's been, but things don't look like they're going to get better anytime soon.
Nextgov
DHS Funds Airport Navigation App that Guides You from Check-in to Gate
It also allows federal agencies to send messages to passengers in real time.
News
Hope for Reforming Government in Polarized Times?
Margaret Weichert says she values the advice of former OMB deputy directors for management.
Nextgov
Firing Isn’t the Only Option for Holding Leaders Accountable for Cyber Lapses, Federal CISO Says
The administration will likely be discreet about disciplinary actions.
Pay & Benefits
Pop Quiz: Can You Tell Truth From Fiction in Federal Retirement?
Test your knowledge of retirement facts.
Management
EPA Search for Pruitt-Cited Climate Studies Comes Up Dry
FOIA suit by nonprofit employees group produces only letter to Congress.
Pay & Benefits