Management

Why Federal Managers Need To Become More Informed Data Consumers

Data is a business asset that can advance agencies’ missions, or serve as a drag on effectiveness.

Pay & Benefits

What the 2018 Pay Raise Means for You

OPM released its pay tables for employees across government shortly after President Trump released his executive order authorizing a 1.9 percent increase for civilian federal workers.

Management

There's a Trick To Getting Entitled Employees to Stop Complaining and Do Their Jobs

We're sorry to inform you that special treatment is necessary, according to a new study.

Management

Deterring Illegal Immigration by Separating Parents and Children

A proposal to stem the flow of migrants trekking to the southern border is revealing the limitations of deterrence policy.

Management

Post-Holiday Blues Can Teach You to Celebrate Reality

If your rosy hopes for the holidays have turned into blues, use this feeling to make every day a better experience.

Nextgov

What DOT's Getting Right in Its Enterprise IT Efforts

Developing strong enterprise architecture policy might seem dry but is key to ensuring IT works for agencies’ missions, auditors said.

Management

How Risk Is Transforming Government

Risk management is not simply a compliance exercise but goes to the core of agency mission delivery.

Nextgov

Senate Passes Bill for Phone-Friendly Federal Websites

The bipartisan Connected Government Act is waiting for the president’s signature.

Management

Trump’s Category 5 Storm

What will hit first in 2018, the tsunami of a very big policy revolution or the legal waves that could submerge Trump’s presidency?

Management

Trump Escalates His Attacks Against FBI Officials

The president singled out FBI attorney James Baker and Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe in a series of tweets.

Defense

Congress Rushes Pentagon $4B for Missile Defense Improvements

The emergency bill is light on details, but it appears to fulfill the military’s wide-ranging November request.

Nextgov

3 Predictions for Government Tech in 2018

Here's which tech will move from buzzword to implementation.

Pay & Benefits

Trump Issues 2018 Pay Raise Order

The White House stuck with the 1.9 percent increase originally proposed for civilian federal employees.

Oversight

Transparency Groups Seek Probe of CDC ‘Gag Orders’

Office of Special Counsel asked to investigate potential violations of whistleblower protection laws.

Pay & Benefits

Feds Avoid Shutdown, But Larger Threat Looms in the New Year

Cuts to federal employees' pay and benefits could serve to offset funding boosts in a spending deal.

Pay & Benefits

White House Calls for ‘Fundamental Reform’ to Feds’ Pay, Delays New 2018 Localities

President Trump still must issue the final order authorizing a 2018 pay increase before the end of the year.