Defense
White House Cancels Syrian Train-and-Equip Program
The Pentagon now plans to focus on training just key Syrian leaders and sending more arms — and air cover — to fighters already on the ground.
Management
Justice Forces Phony Woman-Owned Contractor to Pay $20 Million
UFC Aerospace and its former president admit violating the Small Business Act.
Management
Public Officials, Just Remember the Airlines Are Always Worse
How not to approach customer service.
Management
NASA Wants to Start Building Stuff From Martian Rocks
Perhaps one day, astronauts will get to live in stone houses.
Management
The Pentagon Has Shed 17 Percent of Security Clearance Holders Since 2013
The Defense Department is taking longer to process clearances, however.
Management
Weather Service Staffers Protest 'Gag Orders' in Workforce Planning
Two employee groups file complaint about nondisclosure policies they deem illegal.
Management
Why Hiring Millennials Is So Critical
A quarter of U.S. workers are under 30, compared with 8 percent of federal civilians.
Defense
Intel Community Opens Campus in Suburban Maryland
Clapper dedicates site for 3,000 set in motion under BRAC.
Management
FBI: ‘Dozens’ of Terror Suspects Have Used Encryption to Hide from Law Enforcement
“I’m surprised if it is only a couple dozen people,” says Senate Homeland Security Chairman Ron Johnson.
Management
Budget-Crunched IRS Fell Behind on Protecting Social Security Numbers
Watchdog says majority of agency letters and forms continue to use them.
Management
Embracing Negative Feedback
Use social media, don't avoid it, to address criticism and improve services.
Management
How Quickly Will Your Email Get A Response?
A new study measures millions of emails to see how long it takes for people reply to each other, and how much they write.
Management
How Messaging Can Suck the Life Out of Your Agency's Brand
A vanilla communications strategy can damage morale and sow mistrust.
Management
NASA and ESA are Teaming Up to Prevent Armageddon
This will be the first real asteroid deflection test.
Management
The Federal Prison System has Taken Pork Off the Menu
The decision was based on an annual survey of inmates, according to the agency.
Nextgov
VA's Allin Promises ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Approach to Customer Service
A mediocre attitude toward serving the veterans who valiantly served the country is not acceptable, says VA's Chief Veteran Experience Officer Tom Allin.
Management
Study: There is a Downside For Organizations That Allow Working From Home
When fewer people work in the office, they don’t get the social or productivity benefits they expect from being around friends, close colleagues, and managers.
Management
Spending Turnaround at USDA Is Good News for Rural Families
Program chief makes sure no housing funds are left on the table.
Management