Management
Poll: Feds Feel Disrespected by Trump, Give Him Low Approval Marks
Federal workforce largely does not support the president's workforce reform efforts.
Management
Trump’s Next 1,360 Days
The administration has provided some useful clues as to how this is going to play out.
Defense
Special IG Calls for Trump-Era Recalibration in Afghanistan
With rising casualties and chaos, agencies should re-prioritize programs, says Sopko.
Tech
Space: Trump's Least Controversial Frontier
Unlike in other policy areas, the president can pay significant attention to the U.S. space program with little risk of backlash.
Management
GSA Finally Disposes of Historic But Empty Cotton Annex
Eighty-year-old Federal Triangle property auctioned for $30 million.
Management
Congress Approves Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill
Trump is expected to sign the CR to push the shutdown deadline to May 5.
Management
Leadership and Shifting Baseline Syndrome
Once you allow your standards to shift in the wrong direction, you’ve lost.
Management
Courage, Integrity and Accountability at the CIA
A former agency director reflects on the traits required of senior leaders in government for success in today’s world.
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