Management
What Can Insomniacs Learn From Sleep Crises of Centuries Past? Eat Onions.
Sleep crises are far from new, and perhaps we could learn a lot from the sleep strategies used by our ancestors.
Management
Coaching Is About More Than Asking Questions
Goals are key to unlocking the talent around you.
Nextgov
Trump Administration Has Talked Up Social Media Vetting, But It’s Nothing New
Arlington-based deep web search engine provider Giant Oak says agencies have been perusing social media accounts long before Trump took office.
Management
How Agility Is Driving Government Transformation
Government is notoriously bad at adapting to rapid advances in technology and the shifting expectations of citizens.
Management
Delayed Security Clearance Reforms Could Increase Costs for Agencies
Continuous evaluation could remain a pipe dream as cash-strapped agencies get no guidance from the top.
Oversight
Federal Unions Support Request for Supreme Court Review of Denied MSPB Case Appeals
Three feds were denied lower court appeals based on allegedly erroneous deadlines.
Management
As Trump Bragged About His Wine, It Was Sold at Shenandoah National Park
An environmental lawyer says the sale could pose a major conflict of interest.
Pay & Benefits
Keep These Documents Handy
A guide to the paperwork you may need when it comes time to file your retirement application.
Defense
IG Cites Homeland Security for Abusing Its Power, Blocking Negative Report
One audit finds Trump administration violated court orders when enforcing its initial travel ban.
Management
Retired IRS Chief Koskinen Warns Against Agency Budget Cuts
His only regret about the political targeting fracas is mismanaged communication.
Nextgov
GAO: Federal CIO Shirking Oversight Responsibilities On Critical Projects
The lack of CIO involvement in major projects could allow them to slide off the rails, GAO says.
Management
How to Improve Government Customer Experience
More agencies need to move beyond the basics.
Route Fifty
Now It's Liberal States Clashing With the Federal Government Over Religious Freedom
California, Pennsylvania, and others have sued over new policies on contraceptive coverage.
Management
The Benefits of Small Talk Outweigh Your Fear of Being Awkward
By chatting with a stranger, you are being seen and acknowledged, and your connection to that one person may remind you of your universal connection to other people.
Pay & Benefits
No Timeline Yet for Loosening of TSP Withdrawal Rules Under New Law
Officials must review literature, processes before making changes required by legislation enacted last week.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Pardons Some Turkeys
The president participated in the annual ritual on Tuesday.
Route Fifty
GOP Tax Overhaul Could Hit State and Local Pension Plans With Federal Tax
“It's a huge burden,” the executive director of the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems said as he discussed the tax proposal.
Management
Senate Rejects Trump's Request for Immigration Enforcement Hiring Spree
Spending measure would cut TSA screeners, but boost Border Patrol.
Nextgov