Defense
House Passes Defense Authorization With Significant Headquarters Cuts
It includes a 25 percent funding cut for activities such as human resources, services contracts and real property management.
Management
Pentagon Is Speeding Up Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia, Other Allies
A recent law allows one-size-fits-most-allies contracts, the U.S. military’s head weapons buyer explains.
Tech
NASA Is Creating a Super Cold Lab In Space To Study Quantum Physics
The mysteries of quantum physics haven't been understood in 100 years of study. But a new space lab may help change that.
Management
All Agencies Can Now Buy Innovative Tech at Shark-Tank Speed
Thanks to a new GSA program, every agency can benefit from authority formerly limited to Defense and Homeland Security.
Management
Lawmaker Threatens USDA Officials with 'Legislative Metrics' to Preserve Telework
Rep. Gerry Connolly calls Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s recent rollback of telework at the agency “retrograde.”
Management
Yes, Your Coworkers Are Secretly Changing The Office Temperature
A new survey shows just how hard the temperature battles are raging.
Management
Rod Rosenstein Just Fired Back At Donald Trump By Using The Dictionary
The embattled deputy attorney general quipped that he had experience with "unfair" criticism, before launching a staunch defense of Department of Justice employees.
Management
Special Counsel Reverses Three TSA 'Wrongful Reassignments'
Whistleblowers who disclosed airport safety risks win settlement and damages.
Management
Agencies Need to Take More Risks in Acquisition
It’s possible to achieve better outcomes while preserving competition, transparency and accountability.
Management
Lawmakers Seek IG Probe of Commerce’s Handling of Scientist Accused of Spying
Department will appeal MSPB judge’s ruling reinstating Sherry Chen.
Management
The Trump-Kim Summit Will Happen Soon or Later or Never
South Korea’s president comes to Washington to prop up diplomacy with North Korea.
Management
IRS Defends Budget That Would Cut More Than 2,200 Full-Time Jobs
Plan favors IT over boosting enforcement and customer service.
Management
OPM: Agencies Should Provide Better Training for Supervisors
Only 63 percent of experienced supervisors reported that training programs included required topics.
Management
You Can Be a Better Negotiator Just By Listening For Verbal Tells
When someone says “I can't do that right now,” there are several ways to interpret it.
Management
An Actual Sinkhole Has Opened On The White House Lawn
"It was noticeably bigger between Sunday and Monday," one White House correspondent said.
Management
Chemical Safety Board Chair Resigns Unexpectedly
Vanessa Allen Sutherland arrived in 2015 seeking to bolster a divided, demoralized agency.
Management
How Well Are Federal Employees Really Paid?
The facts are out there, however, it remains a perennial mystery in Washington.
Management
Watching Experts Gives People Confidence In Themselves That They Absolutely Do Not Deserve
We overestimate our ability to do the feats we see demonstrated by others.
Management
Contractors Oppose Proposed Limit on Federal Bid Protests
Pentagon wants fewer “second bites at the apple” for companies.
Management