Management
The Irrational Idea That Humans Are Mostly Irrational
People are smarter than some psychologists would have us think.
Management
Justice Department Grantee Faulted for Sole-Source Youth Mentoring Contracts
Rules against contractor lobbying also were not strictly enforced, IG finds.
Management
It’s Not Just You: Survey Confirms Meetings are Putting People to Sleep
Unless you are in the 0.01% of people that live for PowerPoint, of course.
Management
How Statistics are Twisted to Obscure Public Understanding
Statistics are often used to support points that aren’t true, but we tend to attack only the data that conflict with some preexisting notion of our own.
Management
Lawmakers Demand That Heads Roll at National Park Service Over Harassment Scandal
Current director announces he will retire in January.
Management
Congress to Vote Early Next Week on Shutdown-Avoiding Measure
With just days left before the start of fiscal 2017, Senate likely will vote Monday on CR before it heads to the House.
Management
Trump’s Plans Would Increase America’s Debt By Trillions of Dollars
His policies would pile on $5.3 trillion in borrowing in ten years, calculates a budget watchdog—26 times higher than the debt Hillary Clinton's plans would add.
Tech
Lawmakers Want More Than 'Half-Hearted' Response to Travel Card Use at Casinos, Strip Clubs
Defense Department watchdog reported 900 transactions from adult clubs and warned of security vulnerabilities.
Management
Which Trump Will Show Up at the Debate?
The Republican’s demeanor is likely to be the biggest variable on Monday night at Hofstra.
Management
Watchdog Finds Weaknesses in Program to Combat Corruption in Afghanistan
Afghan government officials taking bribes as high as $100 million made incomplete asset declarations.
Nextgov
IG: GSA’s Schedules Program Pricing Issues Cost Taxpayers
The audit also found instances where the Schedules Program is not providing the lowest overall cost alternative to government customers.
Management
Giving Praise Is a Proven Way to Increase Your Happiness
It also increases your chances of promotion, research shows.
Management
Why Rudeness at Work is Contagious and Difficult to Stop
Unfortunately, because the rudeness is contagious and unconscious, it’s hard to stop.
Management
Clinton Says Creating Affordable Housing Should Be A ‘National Commitment’
New York Times op-ed briefly puts issues of poverty and housing – typically ignored on the campaign trail – into the spotlight.
Management
Charisma is a Mysterious and Dangerous Gift
Today, charisma is used to describe a range of individuals, but the concept has a long history.
Management
The 5 Agencies Where Employee Satisfaction Is Growing the Most
Some federal employees are much happier in 2016.
Management
The 5 Agencies Where Employee Satisfaction Is Dropping the Most
Not all federal employees were happier in 2016.
Management
The Best Headspace for Making Decisions
Anger is not the best way to approach a big choice—but neither is happiness.
Management
We Remember Our Coworkers’ Misdeeds, but What about Our Own?
“Unethical amnesia” helps preserve our positive self-image.
Defense