Management

Obama Pushes Contractors to Be Greener, More Worker-Friendly

Administration estimates "Fair Pay" rule will cost contractors $458 million in the first year.

Management

Millennials, Stop Working From Home All the Time

For the sake of our sanity—and workplace happiness—let's not eulogize office culture just yet.

Management

The Government is Buying 11 Million Pounds of Idle Cheese

The unintended consequence of global political battles is too much cheese.

Management

A Federal Agency Wants to Ban Swimming with Hawaii's Dolphins

Spinner dolphins feed offshore at night and return closer to land to rest during the day."

Nextgov

What Vendors Need to Know About GSA’s New Cyber Offerings

Companies that want to provide services for the new SINs will need to explain their way through a variety of scenarios.

Management

When Performance Measures are Counter-Productive

Different measures create different incentives.

Management

Specially Hired Federal Interns and Recent Grads Are Staying in Government

Pathways program could improve, but overall is helping agencies recruit and retain talent.

Management

TSA Buyers Reach Out to Minority Small Business Contractors

Homeland Security procurement chief touts her office as “the organization” for businesses.

Management

The Correct Criticism of Obama’s Vacation Habits is That He Should Take More, Not Less

Trump ultimately prevailed; Obama is visiting Baton Rouge this week. We should all be glad he waited until his vacation was over, though.

Defense

Is Donald Trump Reversing His Stance on Immigration?

The Republican nominee is pledging to follow an approach that resembles President Obama's.

Management

Does the World Need the Clinton Foundation?

Some say a promise to abstain from foreign donations isn’t enough; others say the services the organization provides in the developing world are essential.

Management

Obama in Louisiana: 'I Don’t Worry Too Much About Politics'

The president, facing criticism that he remained on vacation during the historic flooding, toured some of the worst-hit areas on Tuesday.

Management

The Secret to Repairing a Broken Conversation

Improv comedy has all the answers.

Management

Hillary Clinton's Latest Email Scapegoat: Colin Powell

The Democratic presidential nominee has reportedly said privately that the former secretary of state encouraged her to use a personal address for State Department business.

Management

Is Telework Really Benefitting Your Agency?

Most organizations don’t collect enough data to actually know.

Nextgov

Leidos’ Post-Deal Identity

Leidos isn't just doubling in size; it's expanding the customers it serves.

Tech

How the Government’s Quest to Block Robocalls Ended Up In Court

As agencies embrace innovation contests, one entrepreneur cries foul.

Management

Federal Agencies Must Allow Trans Individuals Access to Bathrooms of Their Choosing

The Obama administration issues a new rule.

Management

What If Trump Got Hacked Too?

A news report suggests that agents linked to the Russian state may have tried to break into the computer systems of the Republican Party and its presidential nominee.