Management
Smileys and Flags: The Most Popular Emoji Descriptions of Presidential Candidates
Blend, a group-chat app for millennials, analyzed how 250,000 of its users referenced the candidates.
Defense
Mexico Says It Won't Buy Donald Trump’s Wall
President Enrique Peña Nieto is the latest Mexican official to say his country won’t pay for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.
Management
Justice Department Watchdog Will Probe FBI Shooting in Oregon
Hostage rescue team’s videotaped killing of occupier prompted controversy.
Management
Nail Your Next Public Speaking Gig With These Three Tips
Whether it's a board presentation or a conference keynote, you can deliver a powerful message with the right approach.
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The Most Anticipated IT Contracts in 2016
"This is the biggest year for federal IT contract vehicles in a decade," according to one analyst.
Management
Eating a Little Bit of Chocolate Could Help You Stay Mentally Sharp
The dark stuff could boost your brain power.
Tech
The IRS Has Taken its Failed ID Protection Service Offline, After a Hack
Identity thieves have stolen at least 800 "Identity Protection PINs" through the IRS system.
Management
Would Anyone Design Trump's Border Wall?
The presidential candidate is pledging the largest infrastructure project since the U.S. highway system.
Tech
White House Taps Techies to Apply Federal Data to Beating Poverty
Private software developers attend first demo of Opportunity Project.
Management
The Next President’s Choice: Tear Down or Build Out?
The next chief executive will have an opportunity to build on the real progress agencies have made in performance management.
Management
Plans to Change the H-1B Guestworker Program Highlight Need for an Overhaul
The H-1B visa, created in 1990 to bring in specialized foreign workers, is in desperate need of reform. Where do the candidates stand?
Management
VA Senior Executives Feel 'Demoralized' and 'Betrayed' Over Latest Hiring and Firing Proposal
New survey shows department’s SES corps fear moving top career leaders out of Title 5 will hurt recruitment and retention efforts.
Management
Obama's Review of Regulations Has Saved $28 Billion, OMB Says
Shelanski announces 50 new agency initiatives as Congress pursues its own reforms.
Management
Here’s a Technique the Most Productive People Use to Stay Focused
Visualization can help everyone, not just athletes.
Management
Flint Won the Democratic Debate
Hillary Clinton relied on anecdote and Bernie Sanders on principle—but the real story was that local residents forced the candidates to grapple with their community’s particular concerns.
Management
Hold Senior Executives Accountable, But Don’t Strip Appeal Rights
Why treat VA’s senior executives differently than other senior executives in government?
Management
NOAA: The Mariana Trench, Seven Miles Below Sea Level, Is Abuzz With Noise
A mission seven miles down reveals a surprisingly raucous soundscape.
Management
Federal Employees Appeals Board Processes Record Number of Cases in 2015
MSPB says it is struggling to keep up with pressures from sequestration and VA firing law.
Management
DHS is Trying to Cut Some of the Worst Red Tape For Companies Hiring Foreign Workers
Good news for companies seeking talent overseas.
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