Management
Pentagon Embraces GSA’s OASIS Services Contract
New memo of understanding extends to most non-service Defense agencies.
Management
Apple Has Reportedly Pulled Out of the GOP Convention, Citing Trump’s Rhetoric
America’s corporate executives are growing nervous about the impact association with Trump might have on their brands.
Management
Drug Tests for the 1 Percent?
The poor must prove they’re clean before they can receive benefits from the government. Why not hold the rich to the same standard?
Management
Criminals Steal Billions From Government Every Year; Here’s How to Prevent It
A risk-management framework is an essential starting point.
Defense
How Hillary Clinton’s ‘Smart Power’ Feminism Informs Her Foreign Policy
The author of a new book on Clinton’s global impact sees two factors behind her strong foreign policy stance.
Management
Yosemite, Through John Muir's Words
Reflecting on the naturalist’s observations, as President Obama celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service.
Management
OPM Seeks Contractor to Help Agencies Hire Disabled Americans
Solicitation follows hiring initiative Obama launched in 2010.
Management
Congress, Obama Administration Face Off Over Firing Executives
Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald is caught between lawmakers who demand action, and a Justice Department that concluded such action is unconstitutional.
Management
How Some Agencies Are Escaping GAO's High-Risk List
Sen. Carper holds unofficial “roundtable” to showcase efforts at FDA, DHS, Defense and NASA.
Management
The Clinton Agenda's Two Possible Paths
If Hillary Clinton wins, would she emulate the President Obama who racked up big early legislative victories? Or the one who had to lean on executive actions?
Management
Traumatized by Millennials, Employers are Already Trying to Make Generation Z Happy
Young people are searching for meaning.
Management
Why Everyone Hates Clinton and Trump
Both candidates have set records for unpopularity. A poll asked Americans what they dislike about their future leaders.
Management
Make Room, Introverts—Everyone Needs Time to Recharge
A new study suggests that socializing is always tiring, regardless of personality.
Management
Why Most Managers Should Delegate More Responsibilities
People will work harder to demonstrate that their own ideas are effective than to prove that their boss is a genius.
Management
OPM Tries to Kickstart National Security Job Rotation Program For Feds
Participants would receive ‘strong preference’ when applying to senior executive positions in national security.
Nextgov
Nextgov Event: The State of Federal IT Contracting
Nextgov and Defense One will host Jeff Koses, GSA’s senior procurement executive – considered one of the leading drivers behind Alliant 2’s unique data-driven approach to contracting, among others.
Pay & Benefits
Former TSA Executive’s Excessive Bonuses Prompt Inquiry Into SES Awards
Senate Democrat wants OPM data on cash awards for top career officials, after it is revealed that the former TSA exec earned $90,000 in bonuses over 13 months.
Management
When It Comes to Workplace Noise, Millennials Can't Even
A new survey finds that fewer distractions outweigh freebies among young workers.
Defense
Air Force Wants New Plane to Replace A-10, Fight ISIS
Generals float idea of new CAS aircraft — and beyond that, an “arsenal plane” or “flying Coke machine.”
Management