Management
Why We’re Losing the Brand War Against ISIS
A better narrative could end terrorism once and for all.
Management
Republican Senators Want to Expand VA Firing Authority to the IRS
Lawmakers look to change perception that "anything goes at the top tiers of the federal bureaucracy."
Management
Why Justice Is Investigating the Chicago Police Department
Given the department’s long history of police brutality, an audit is long overdue.
Defense
How Obama's Gun-Control Push Inverted the Politics of the No-Fly List
Democrats, once critics of Bush-era terror policies, have decided they’re a useful tool, while Republicans have rediscovered the importance of due process.
Management
Agency Energy Use Reduced to 40-Year Low
Defense Department accounts for lion’s share of conservation progress.
Management
President Obama's Pending Executive Action on Guns
The president appears poised to bypass Congress, and impose stricter regulations on the purchase and sale of firearms.
Tech
The Postal Service Will Try Emailing Your Mail to You
The agency is testing a new email "notification" service.
Defense
Obama Speaks on San Bernardino: 'This Was an Act of Terrorism'
The president addressed the mass shooting in a televised speech from the Oval Office on Sunday.
Management
How to Sabotage Anyone Using Time-tested Tips From the CIA
Or: "How to lower morale and reduce productivity."
Management
With Deadline Days Away, TSA-Union Contract Negotiations at a Standstill
Absent an 11th hour deal, the union will go to arbitration.
Management
2016 Presidential Transition Already Under Way, Think Tank Says
Academy enlists experienced federal leaders in bid to restore trust in government.
Management
To Clearance Holders: Don’t Be This Guy
Sharing too much on social media can make you a target for hackers.
Management
The 20-Year-Old Federal Ban That Silenced Research on Gun Violence
Hours before Wednesday’s mass shooting in San Bernardino, doctors called on Congress to reverse a ban blocking the CDC from studying gun violence.
Management
Replacing Military Personnel With Civilians in Support Jobs Could Save Government Billions
Analysis shows it costs the federal government more overall to have active-duty members rather than civilians in certain noncombat positions.
Management
Why Hiring For Cultural Fit is a Bad Idea
Solving one problem, in this case, creates another.
Management
Highway Bill Forces Federal Union to Swallow Bitter Pills
NTEU had opposed IRS private debt collection and re-rerouting of customs fees.
Management
Toxic Coworkers Are More Expensive Than Superstar Hires
Bosses and managers everywhere would do well to keep a vigilant eye.
Management
Congress Finally Does a Highway Bill, But Can’t Clear Decks For The Next President
A five-year measure sets up a whole new spending issue for the 2016 race.
Management
Why Failure Has to Be an Option
The list of successful people who failed first is long and distinguished.
Management