Management
What it Will Take to Defeat the Opioid Addiction Epidemic
The federal government is pushing some modest reforms in its fight against the opioid epidemic, but will that fix an increasingly big problem?
Management
Trump Wants Feds to Sign Nondisclosure Agreements
The GOP front runner wants to put an end to kiss and tell memoirs by former government employees.
Pay & Benefits
Senior VA Health Executives Could Earn More Money Under Department Proposal
The draft legislation would also make it easier to punish top career officials.
Management
Succeed By Planning Your Work and Life the Way Green Berets Plan Missions
In operations around the world, and in everyday life, it’s planning that often makes the difference between success and failure.
Management
Why Is It So Hard For The Federal Government to Rein in Wall Street?
Sanders and Clinton have been trading blows over who’d be best to reform Wall Street, but new research suggests they may not have the ‘authority’ to do it.
Management
After 35 Years, the Man Who Shot Ronald Reagan Is Close to Being Free
John Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity, and so cannot be legally punished.
Management
Law Enforcement Agencies Face a Host of Challenges in Countering Drone Threats
Outdated laws and incompatible technologies are just some of the problems. Here’s what CUAS buyers should know.
Management
Science May Explain Why Too Little Sleep Makes Us So Emotional
Do restless nights make us more emotional, or do emotional states disrupt our sleep?
Management
The Easy 10-Second Tax Return
Letting the government do its citizens’ taxes is cheap, efficient, and accurate. Naturally, the United States won’t do it.
Management
Most Americans Spend Two Full Workdays Each Month on Facebook
But the company that spurned Facebook’s $3 billion acquisition offer now threatens to grab its younger users.
Oversight
Whistleblower Protection Agency Looks to Clean Up Its Own Backyard
Office of Special Counsel to rate managers on whether they foster an environment that encourages disclosures and prevents retaliation.
Management
Pentagon Begins Enrolling Civilians in New Personnel System
Labor and management are still working on a departmentwide, consistent rollout.
Management
Former GOP Presidential Candidate Pushes to Make It Easier to Fire All VA Employees
Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Jeff Miller are worried an omnibus veterans’ package will lack strong accountability provisions for workers.
Management
IRS Crowdsources Future of the Taxpayer Experience
Designers, developers will reimagine future John Q. Public’s interaction with agency.
Management
Branding is for Bubble Brains
Beware of "brandcuffs" and other bad ideas when trying to improve customer service.
Management
As Clock Ticks, Appointees Try to Keep Career Feds Focused on Obama's Goals
With under 10 months to go in the Obama administration, agency leaders insist it's full speed ahead.
Management
OMB Creates Inter-Agency Customer Service Council
The council will help achieve cross-agency goals, where progress has been made on open data and energy efficiency.
Management
Women Have Been Running For President Since Before They Could Even Vote
Hillary Clinton could become the first female president in history. But she won't be the first woman to have tried.
Management
The Art and Science of Achieving Universal Appeal
Some practical advice for gaining attention in an age of limited attention spans.
Management