Management
Saudi Losses in Yemen War Exposed by U.S. Tank Deal
The U.S. State Department says Riyadh can buy 153 Abrams tanks, 20 of which will replace ones destroyed in combat.
Management
Is an Employee’s Bad Attitude Getting in Your Way?
Try one of these three bridges to better communication.
Management
Can You ‘Teach’ Workers to be More Emotionally Resilient?
An optimistic, resilient worker is what every manager wants. Can it be taught?
Management
Note to Managers: Presidential Transition May Trigger Employee Anxiety
A new report stresses the importance of effective communication over the next several months.
Management
Fight Over Lucrative TRICARE Contracts Won’t Affect Beneficiaries, Defense Says
Three health insurance companies have filed bid protests over multi-billion dollar Defense health care contracts.
Nextgov
FedRAMP Ready? GSA Releases Template to Figure It Out
Cloud service providers can assess whether they're ready for FedRAMP authorization with a new template.
Management
Low Pay and Geography Contribute to Hiring Woes at Immigration Detention Facilities
Homeland Security has struggled for years to recruit and retain mental health providers for detainees, says watchdog.
Management
Small Business Administration Defends Methods for Documenting Contracting Goals
Advocacy group seeks injunctive relief in a suit alleging the agency violates the Small Business Act.
Management
Price Decrease Deepens Postal Service Losses in Third Quarter
Losses have nearly tripled over same period last year.
Management
Psychology Has Identified Three Mindsets Shared By People Who Follow Through on Goals
A sense of belonging is key.
Management
Donald Trump's Big-Spending Infrastructure Dream
The Republican nominee’s push to pour more money into roads and bridges than Hillary Clinton is his latest break with conservatives, and it’s drawing criticism from one of his own economic advisers.
Management
Can Self-Managed Teams Work in Government?
Some elements of self-organization can be helpful in most entities.
Management
Clinton: What I Would Do in My First 100 Days
The Democratic nominee outlined her plan in a Quora session Monday.
Management
Federal Agencies Are Deploying Employees Around the Globe to Fight Zika
Those workers are not receiving hazard pay, however.
Management
Obama’s Last Attempt at Immigration Reform
The administration has announced a new plan to welcome Central American migrants—a move away from its years-long deterrence policy.
Management
Surprise Inspections Show VA Health Care Improvement Since Phoenix Scandal
But the agency’s continuing struggle to hire and keep staff hurts vets’ access to care, says the Joint Commission.
Management
WikiLeaks and the Crisis of Government Communication
The lack of professional standards is a problem.
Management
The Government is Finding Few Buyers For Its Paywalled Immigration Data
The US government says it doesn't want to release data about who's entering the country because it charges for that information. But no one has purchased access to the databases in more than two years, records reveal.
Management
The Best Productivity System for Procrastinators
You can use your natural tendencies to your advantage.
Management