Management
Bush-Era Surgeon General Critiques Trump’s Firing of Successor
Richard Carmona says the office has become politicized.
Management
Drinking Four Cups of Coffee Is Probably Safe
The most comprehensive review of evidence on health consequences of caffeine use has just been published.
Management
Are We Having Too Much Fun?
In 1985, Neil Postman observed an America imprisoned by its own need for amusement. He was, it turns out, extremely prescient.
Nextgov
Federal Cloud Spending Has Stalled, Report Says
The slowdown could be a blip in the market's double-digit growth.
Management
Lawmakers Introduce One-Week Stopgap Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
Congress says it needs more time to finalize a longer-term deal; Democrats still have concerns.
Nextgov
TSA Awards Accenture $64M for Agile IT Modernization
The Department of Homeland Security has been ramping up agile efforts.
Management
IRS Points to Progress for 2017 Tax Filing Season
Official calls it the smoothest in current commissioner's tenure.
Management
DHS Launches Trump’s Immigration Victims Office
The office will receive only existing resources and staff.
Oversight
GAO List of Duplicative Programs to Piggyback on Trump Efficiency Effort
Comptroller general says most agency savings come after congressional action.
Management
Making Lists Can Spark Creativity By Freeing Your Unconscious
Your best idea yet could be triggered by a simple but powerful list.
Nextgov
Government’s Biggest Cyber Problem Will Be Contractors’ Big Opportunity, Report Says
If the government can't hire cyber talent, it will continue to seek outside support, a market analysis said.
Management
The Neuroscience of Asking Insightful Questions
When you solve problems for the people who report to you, you rob people of the chance to do their own thinking.
Management
Lawmakers Continue Challenging GSA on Trump Hotel Deal
Sen. Carper calls for Public Works panel to probe possible conflicts of interest.
Management
Justice IG Blasts Marshals Service Over Contractor-Run Prison
Watchdog cites understaffing and triple bunking of Leavenworth detainees.
Management
Trump Administration Will Ask Career Feds How to Do Things Better -- or Not at All
Architect of government restructuring plan wants it to be key part of Trump's legacy.
Management
Trump Signals That He Doesn't Want a Government Shutdown After All
For the second time in a high-stakes congressional negotiation, he saw his bluff get called.
Management
The Many and Varied Cost Estimates of Trump's Border Wall
Call it anywhere from less than $10 billion to more than $60 billion—depending on who is counting.
Management
Whistleblower Advocates Bemoan Merit Board’s Lack of Quorum
Denial of extensions for case reviews could “starve” those who disclose potential wrongdoing.
Management
A Psychologist Explains Why Changing Your Life Isn’t as Hard as You Think
We are much more adaptable than we give ourselves credit for.
Management