Management
The Case for Eating Lunch at Your Desk — and Being Okay With It
It’s a reasonable response to the way we eat, work and live today.
Management
F-35 Chief: Pentagon Should Think Hard Before Making Another Joint Fighter
Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan has a bit of advice for Air Force and Navy leaders envisioning their next tactical aircraft.
Management
Video: The Team Simulating a Mission to Mars in Hawaii
They're holed up in an abandoned volcano to understand the emotional cost of living on Mars and have very few resources.
Management
Lawmakers to VA Officials: Focus on Employees, Not More Spending
VA secretary says department officials will unveil new accountability measure next week.
Management
Feds: Tell Your Manager How You Really Feel -- With No Repercussions
OPM will start sending out the 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey at the end of April.
Management
White House Would Curb Contracting Waste with Innovation Labs
Agencies will appoint acquisition innovation advocates to improve IT investments.
Management
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: 'I Am Not a Natural Politician'
Her comment made for a remarkably raw moment during tonight's Democratic debate in Miami.
Defense
If Trump Wins, Expect Thousands of Defense Jobs to Move to Europe
The GOP frontrunner's anti-Muslim comments could prompt U.S. allies to shop elsewhere for arms.
Nextgov
GSA Looks for New Schedule 70 Manager to Oversee $15B in Tech Contracts
The agency is looking for someone to lead the largest IT acquisition vehicle in government.
Management
Obama is Skipping Nancy Reagan’s Funeral to Attend SXSW
Obama is the keynote speaker at the conference and will be interviewed on stage by the Texas Tribune's editor-in-chief.
Management
Brace Yourself for the Transition Management Jumble
The ranks of the departing team can thin rapidly as January 20th approaches.
Management
The IRS’ Slow Response to Taxpayer Letters Is Costing Everyone
Unanswered correspondence can delay refunds and force the IRS to pay extra interest, Treasury watchdog finds.
Nextgov
Federal Agencies are Using Last Summer’s ‘Cyber Sprint’ to Justify Sole-Source IT Contracts
Some of these so-called sole-source contracts appear to violate federal contracting rules, according to procurement experts.
Management
Google Just Revealed the Incredibly Simple Formula for Killer Résumés
Search giant's human resources chief offers words of wisdom on framing your strengths.
Tech
The Justice Department Is Secretly Meeting With Companies to Fight Extremism Online
A coalition of civil rights groups wants to be included in the meetings to keep the feds in check.
Management
What 2016 Candidates Have Talked About the Most During Debates
We parsed the transcripts of every debate since August, and counted the most common words.
Management
How to Apply Government as a Platform to Different Classes of Systems
Integrating various systems of record, engagement and insight can pay big dividends in delivering public services more effectively.
Management
The Art of Ignoring Things
The brain is better at blocking out distractions than previously thought.
Management
Union Tries to Delay April 1 Start of Pentagon's New Civilian Personnel System
AFGE says the plan to start with non-union employees creates a "lopsided" test pool.
Defense