Management
New Whistleblower Group Offers Legal Alternative to Leaking
State Dept. alum, attorney launch well-funded campaign to reach federal workers and contractors.
Management
Full-Year Continuing Resolution Would Trigger Sequester, Budget Office Says
Simply continuing fiscal 2017 spending levels would exceed spending caps.
Management
The Silent Killer of Workplace Happiness, Productivity, and Health is a Lack of Basic Civility
Those who unleash on others, belittle subordinates or undermine colleagues may leave a wake and create ripple effects.
Management
Why Trump Should Worry More About Congress Than About Mueller
It’s public hearings that tend to galvanize opposition and jeopardize presidents.
Management
The Only Safe Email is Text-Only Email
It's impossible to be certain of safety while using Gmail, Yahoo mail and other web-based email systems. The best solution is a radical one: It's time to return to plain, text-only email."
Management
DHS Seeks Volunteers From Other Agencies to Join Hurricane Relief Surge Force
This is the first time the department has called for outside volunteers through the surge capacity program.
Defense
Harvard Rescinded Chelsea Manning’s Fellowship after CIA Chief Mike Pompeo Cancelled a Visit
He says he objected to the former soldier as a convicted felon and that his criticism had nothing to do with her being a transgender woman.
Management
The No. 1 Reason Why Your Presentation Sucks
Fear of public speaking is a sign that you’re definitely making this mistake.
Management
No, the Government Doesn't Have a Problem With Murderers Getting Security Clearances
It has a recruitment problem, recent comments by a senior Defense official notwithstanding.
Management
Senate Skips Vote on Repealing Sequestration
Measure would have rolled back both defense and non-defense spending caps.
Management
Appointee Watch: Nominee for FEMA's No. 2 Job Withdraws
More ambassadorial, transportation nominations announced in recent days.
Management
Ethics Office Appears to Give White House a Break
Anonymous lobbyists could now donate to Trump aides’ future legal defense funds.
Management
FEMA Maps Failed to Capture 75% of Damage in Five Previous Houston Floods
“The takeaway from this study, which was borne out in Harvey, is that many losses occur in areas outside FEMA’s 100-year flood plain.”
Nextgov
Here's How the Government Could Better Track Contract Spending
Lexis Nexis and the Data Foundation make a case for a decentralized but standard ID tag for all legal entities.
Management
After Striking Short-Term Deal, House Approves Funding for Rest of Fiscal 2018
House Republicans set their marker for agency budget cuts ahead of upcoming negotiations.
Management
A CEO Makes the Case That Young Employees Are Better at Solving Problems
With age comes wisdom, but with wisdom comes less creative problem-solving.
Management
Democrats Agree to More Border Security in Exchange for Protecting 'Dreamers'
Deal does not include immediate money for a border wall, however.
Management
The Dark Side of Networking
“If one person gets a leg up, that’s a leg down for whomever else is competing for those opportunities.”
Management
The White House Declares War on James Comey
Unchastened by the disastrous aftermath of firing the FBI director, Trump’s spokesperson is now arguing that Comey ought to face prosecution.
Tech