Management
Tempers Flare as White House Defends Reorg Proposal Against Accusations of Stonewalling
Democrats say proposals will go into "dustbin of history" without further cooperation.
Management
Agency Buyers Express Rising Optimism About Workforce Skills, Communication
But contractors group interviews reveal ongoing worries about budgets, hiring.
Insights
Flash Poll: Serve the People
Are agencies embracing the digital customer experience (CX)? To find out, Government Business Council (GBC) recently polled a random sample of 212 federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Expanded Job Training for Vets, GI Bill Changes and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Route Fifty
Gone, But Not Forgotten: Wisconsin City's Snow Pile Finally Melts
A snow pile in Appleton, Wisconsin lasted until July 9, attracting attention from residents and local media.
Nextgov
Here’s What Treasury’s Data Lab Found in 10 Years of Federal Contracting Data
Year after year, 6 to 8 percent of contract spending is obligated in the final week of the fiscal year.
Oversight
E-Mail Preservation Bill Clears House
National Archives would be required to tighten rules at White House and agencies, 46 percent of which print out and file paper copies of email.
Management
The Air Force Wants More Commercial Companies Working AI Projects
Defense leaders issue a new call to industry after a study finds just two of 100 top AI firms have Pentagon contracts.
Insights
Balancing Mobility and Security
The past several years have seen unprecedented focus on mobility and wireless access across the federal government — and it's up to agencies to devise policies that marry state-of-the-art tools with robust data security. To explore how effectively agencies are accomplishing this goal, Government Business Council polled a random sample of 158 federal employees in March 2018.
Insights
How Connected Are You?
The federal workforce increasingly depends on fast, uninterrupted access to work materials and information — so how effectively are organizations accommodating these needs? To answer this question, Government Business Council polled a random sample of 148 federal employees in March 2018.
Nextgov
Bill to Block Feds' Personal Email, Social Media Access Advances
The bill would authorize agency leaders to block any website for cybersecurity reasons without negotiating with unions.
Management
How to Keep Your High Performers Happy
Plus, ways to prevent toxic workers from corrupting your team.
Defense
The White House Transcript Is Missing the Most Explosive Part of the Trump–Putin Press Conference
It’s not clear whether the omission was intended, but the meaning of a key exchange is dramatically altered as a result.
Management
The Decision-Making Style That Helps Leaders Survive Can Also Thwart Their Legacy
Consider Merkel and May.
Management
Will Quitting Social Media Hurt My Career?
As a young person, I worry that employers expect me to have a presence on social media.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'Would' or 'Wouldn't?'
President Donald Trump clarified his remarks about Russian 2016 election meddling.
Management
Scientists Hate the EPA’s ‘Strengthening Science’ Rule
Dozens of research and medical groups oppose the proposal, which began under former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
Oversight
House Panel Advances Bills to Streamline Firing, Reduce Employee Protections
Legislation aims to make it easier for managers to deal with poor performers; critics say provisions will undermine due process and hurt employees.
Route Fifty
California Isn’t Expecting Policy Changes Under the New EPA Head
The court battle over the state’s strong fuel economy standards is still on.
Route Fifty