Management
If Your Weapons Aren’t Cyber-Hardened, Expect to Lose Pentagon Contracts
The Pentagon intends to start assessing its weapons’ resistance to hacks, instead of leaving that to manufacturers.
Management
Treasury and IRS Move to Protect Donor Anonymity
Controversy over alleged targeting of conservatives prompts new rule for nonprofits.
Management
A New Study Compared Formal And Informal Communication At Work, And The Results Are No Fun
Sometimes boring meetings are necessary.
Management
How a New Contracting Tool is Shaking Up Federal Procurement
Other transaction authority presents an formidable challenge to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. That’s a good thing.
Management
Special Counsel Employees Say They’re Reluctant to File Internal Complaints
Watchdog cites lack of procedural clarity and fear of managers as agency tackles backlog.
Tech
Could New Software Speed Up FOIA Responses?
EPA, State Department and other agencies face major backlogs of information requests.
Management
The U.S. is Charging an NRA member With Being a Russian Secret Agent
In a March 2016 email, Butina wrote, "All we needed is from Putin's side. The rest is easier."
Oversight
Judges' Union: Supreme Court Decision an 'Excuse' to Politicize ALJs
Union is examining all avenues to stop executive order removing ALJs from the competitive service.
Management
There Are Two Types Of Respect. Lack One, And You’ll Hate Your Job
We all want to be treated with respect, but not all respect is the same.
Management
Croatia’s President Taught a Lesson In Leadership At The World Cup
Celebrate like a regular fan. Console like a leader.
Management
FBI Internal Survey Shows Morale Was Higher Before Comey was Fired
A “climate survey” taken in February and March suggests employees resent FBI Director Christopher Wray’s low-key style.
Management
In Retirement, Most Ex-Presidents Can’t Resist The Urge To Stay Relevant
What happens to motivated, determined and egotistical men when they are forced to abandon the White House? As John Quincy Adams once said, 'There is nothing more pathetic in life than a former president.'
Management
Analysis: The Swamp Isn’t Easy to Drain
Corruption has been inherent to American government since the Founding Fathers—and acknowledging that is the first step toward containing it.
Management
10 Leadership Questions for Brian Fox
The mapmaker has some advice for those charting a federal career.
Management
How Setting A Schedule Can Make You Less Productive
You might think you've made your day more efficient – but it can actually affect what you accomplish during your unstructured time.
Management
Behind the Scenes of Implementing Trump's Border Hiring Surges
ICE employees have spent 2,000 work days preparing for a hiring surge that may never come.
Management
FEMA Acknowledges Flaws in Puerto Rico Post-Hurricane Effort
After-action report on triple disaster calls for clearer roles and more certified staff members.
Tech
Donald Trump Nominated a Man With No Space Experience To Be NASA’s Second-in-Command
He's passing over a female astronaut with a Ph.D. in chemistry, in the process.
Management
AFGE Recounts Evictions, 'Union Busting' at Federal Agencies
Union officials say they are unsure how they will perform legally required representational duties under Trump executive orders.
Management