Management
Three Best Practices for Creating Effective Talking Points
In the absence of solid, authoritative information, people will make things up.
Management
Consumer Bureau Declared Unconstitutional by Appeals Court
Longtime philosophical opponents cheer ruling on newest agency.
Management
Both Political Parties Believe Next Administration Should Prioritize Performance Management in Agencies
An evidence-based, data-driven approach to policy is the best way to ensure government is operating efficiently and effectively, say current and former government officials.
Management
Contractors Group Files Suit Against 'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces'
Labor Department regulation blasted for “blacklisting” companies based on allegations; agencies called “not ready.”
Management
To Fight Climate Change, Institute a Four-day Workweek
Reducing the work week is one of the easiest steps we could take to radically reduce our environmental impact.
Management
Messy People Are Tapping Into a Kind of Genius the Tidy Don’t Understand
Stop tidying. Stop it now.
Defense
The Army’s Next Drone May Fit in a Soldier’s Pocket
The service could start buying palm-sized UAVs to complement its Pumas and Ravens as soon as 2018, according to one official.
Management
Americans Are Spending a Fortune on Finding Happiness — and Becoming Less Happy in the Process
In a culture that loves consumerism, happiness has become the ultimate consumer product.
Management
Trump's Promise to Jail Clinton Crosses a Dangerous Line
A candidate who accepted the nomination to chants of “Lock her up!” is a threat to American democracy.
Management
A Psychologist Has Honed a Subliminal Tactic to Get What You Want Before You’ve Asked For It
Be convincing before you even ask the question.
Management
GSA's New Contract With Dun & Bradstreet Draws Mixed Reaction
Users can now deploy industry numbers for compiling research and trends.
Management
Even Obama Has Trouble Making It Out of the House in the Morning
Mornings are tough for everyone, even the president.
Tech
Data-Theft Arrest Shows that Insider Threat Remains Despite Post-Snowden Security Improvements
The case of the NSA contractor arrested this week shows that the intelligence community has much further to go in stopping insider threats.
Management
Ex-NASA Official Pleads Guilty to Lying About Contractor Moonlighting
Justice says Goddard Center engineer worked with friend’s firm, steered work and sought job.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Backlog Is Back Down
OPM processed roughly 2,000 more applications in September than in August, bringing the total number of applications in the queue to 15,146.
Management
How Work Can Be Made Meaningful
People find meaning in their work for different reasons, but bad management can easily destroy it.
Management
McCain Says He Will Scrap Change to Veterans’ Preference
Provision that would have limited the federal hiring advantage to a one-time use won’t be in final NDAA, says senator.
Defense
Cashiered Army General Abused Purchase Card at Strip Clubs, IG Confirms
Onetime Ash Carter aide Ronald Lewis initially denied “conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.”
Management