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The EPA's Failure to Protect People From the Environment
A new report from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights finds the agency toothless—or even harmful—in addressing environmental justice.
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The Algorithms That Tell Bosses How Employees Are Feeling
Sentiment-analysis software can help companies figure out what’s bothering workers—or what they’re excited about.
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Some Agencies Are Making Headway on Luring Millennials
Senate panel bemoans lengthy time-to-hire and still burdensome USAJOBS site.
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In Cold Offices, It's All About Your Feet
At Berkeley, researchers are studying how wearing flip-flops changes buildings' air-conditioning needs.
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New Security Clearance Bureau Will Begin Operations Monday
NBIB will focus on automating data collection, shortening investigation time.
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VHA Still Needs More Doctors and Nurses
New watchdog report finds that more of the agency’s health care professionals are resigning than retiring.
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Yes, You Can Fire Incompetent Government Employees
The Merit Systems Protection Board issues refresher guidance in Civil Service principles and prohibited practices.
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A Nomination for the First U.S. Ambassador to Cuba in 50 Years
President Obama nominated a longtime diplomat for the top post in the communist country.
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IRS Begins Privatization of Long-Term Tax Debt Collection
Union says federal employees slated to lose their jobs should be retrained for the positions.
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Senate Fails at Two Attempts to Move Ahead With Bill Preventing a Shutdown
Funding for Flint, Mich., remains contentious, along with new VA whistleblower office.
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Nod More, and Other Absurd Yet Useful Meeting Tips From a Former Google Manager
“It doesn’t matter if your Venn diagram is wildly inaccurate; in fact, the more inaccurate, the better.
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Monday May Have Been the First Time Presidential Candidates Were Asked If They Will Honor the Election's Outcome
The final question of the debate was extremely odd, and astounding
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A Case Study in How Men Interrupt Women in Professional Situations
Monday's presidential debate will be shown in gender studies classes for years to come
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How Data is Radically Changing the Federal Government
By making information accessible to the public, agencies are serving citizens more effectively.
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What Federal Employees Should Know From the First Trump-Clinton Debate
Cutting regulations, stiffing contractors and new roles for federal agencies come up in debate.
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Good, Bad and Familiar News at the Chemical Safety Board
Employee morale is up under new leadership, but ethics issues have been revived.
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Why the Washington Monument Will Be Closed Indefinitely
Blame the sole elevator, which needs repair.
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Second Federal Employee Union Endorses Trump for President
Just 5 percent of group’s membership voted to endorse Hillary Clinton.
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