Management
How Old is Too Old For a Federal Prisoner To Be Jailed?
Agencies are rethinking criteria for a program that lets elderly and infirm inmates out of prison early.
Management
After 80 Years, Retirement Isn't What It Used to Be
As Social Security turns 80, more seniors are returning to the workforce. Is that a bad thing?
Oversight
There Are More Republicans in Federal Government Than You Might Think
Four in 10 feds identify with the GOP, poll shows.
Management
Spotify May Have Lost Music's Biggest Star, But It Gained the President
By publishing two playlists Friday, Obama has implicitly endorsed the music-streaming service.
Nextgov
No Protests After $9 Billion Pentagon Contract
Sources with knowledge of the bids tell Nextgov that Leidos’ bid was about $1 billion cheaper than the bids of its competitors over the contract’s 10-year base.
Management
Kerry Says U.S. and Cuba Will No Longer Be 'Prisoners of History'
The State Department chief welcomed the restoration of diplomatic ties Friday.
Management
Will Making It Easier to Fire Feds Go Viral?
“Today, it’s the VA. Tomorrow, it could be your agency,” says MSPB chief.
Management
Giving Taxpayers More Details on Where Their Money Is Going Would Come at Its Own Cost
CBO finds bid for in-depth disclosure of program spending would cost $82 million over four years.
Management
Stephen Colbert’s Thank You to Jon Stewart Shows The Difference a Great Boss Can Make
Stewart was "infuriatingly good" at his job, according to Colbert.
Defense
Afghanistan Watchdog Goes Another Round with USAID Over $335M Power Plant
SIGAR reiterates assertion that plant near Kabul risks failure.
Management
Friday Leadership Ideas to Help You Finish Strong
This simple framing change is an antidote to negativity and frustration.
Management
NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong May Have a Planet Named For Him
"Neil" is a candidate for the name of 51 Pegasi b, the first planet ever to be found orbiting around a Sun-like star.
Management
Trump Trashes EPA for Colorado Toxic Waste Spill
As EPA says water levels returning to normal, candidates see spill as political fodder.
Management
GSA Announces New Discounted Airfares for Federal Travelers
Savings through the City Pairs program are expected to total $2.35 billion in fiscal 2016.
Management
Agencies Should Drive Harder Bargains for Supplies, GAO Says
Contracting officers at HHS, GSA and DoD aren’t very good at snaring discounts.
Management
One Public Housing Family In New York City Had An Annual Income of Nearly $500,000 in 2013
Watchdog says “over-income” residents in government-subsidized units are squeezing out low-income families.
Management
Scientists Have a Trick For Accomplishing Your Goals
There's a formula for reinforcing self-control.
Management
Whistleblower at Hanford Nuclear Site Settles for $4.1M
Contract engineer Walter Tamosaitis had been fired after reporting safety risks.
Management
GE Had to Kill Its Annual Performance Reviews After More Than Three Decades
The company got rid of formal, forced ranking around 10 years ago.
Management