Management
Preparing HR for an Expanded Role
It’s not just about personnel issues, but performance management.
Nextgov
The Road to Improving Customer Experience for Veterans
Tom Allin is realistic about the challenge that lies in front of him.
Management
How Many National World War I Memorials Does D.C. Need?
Preservationists think D.C.'s first national World War I memorial should be restored before another is added.
Defense
Obama Invokes Iraq War in Soliciting Iran Deal Support
The president argued that a vote for the nuclear agreement would break from the mindset that led to the 2003 invasion.
Management
GSA Teams Up with State and SSA to Boost Customer Service
Pilot program "Feedback USA" focuses on streamlining passports, retirement claims.
Management
In General, Modern Offices Aren't Designed for Women
It’s not just A/C: Despite women having made huge gains in the labor force, office infrastructure hasn’t caught up.
Defense
Flaws Uncovered in Vaunted Marine Corps Audit
Senators blast Pentagon watchdog for being too lax in its examination.
Management
EPA Worked To Shield The White House Climate Plan From The Courts
Legal experts say the new rules on power plants are destined for the Supreme Court, but the EPA tweaked the policy to help improve its chances.
Management
Reports: Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Is Thinking About a 2016 Run
Two news organizations have the mogul mulling a run.
Management
What’s the ROI on Your Leadership Capital?
You only have so much time to invest in your employees, so make it count.
Management
Thursday's Prime-Time GOP Presidential Debate Lineup is Set
Christie is in, Perry is out.
Nextgov
Contract to Notify and Protect OPM Hack Victims Now Out
The much-anticipated competition to vie for the work of notifying and safeguarding those affected by the largest federal data breach kicked off late Tuesday.
Management
Some OPM Hack Victims Will Wait Four Months to Receive Notifications
Up to 6.3 million children of 21.5 million hack victims could also qualify for protection services.
Oversight
There Won’t Be a Shutdown, Senate Leader Says
Mitch McConnell renews vow to negotiate with congressional Democrats and the White House to avoid closing federal agencies.
Management
Capitol Police Arrest Congressional Fellow for Bringing Loaded Gun to the Hill
The fellow, an active-duty Marine, was charged after being caught with the weapon during a routine search.
Management
Managers Can Fire Bad Feds, They Just Don’t
The Merit Systems Protection Board has compiled research to help agencies deal with poor performers.
Management
How Will Obama's Clean Power Plan Affect Low-Income and Minority Communities?
A significant chunk of the plan focuses on “community involvement and environmental justice.”
Management
How Managers Can Help Employees Hit By the OPM Breach
Lessons from one agency offering seminars for affected personnel.
Management
Obama Plan Brings Back Carbon Tax Conversation
Sweeping power-plant regulations would enable states to use pollution trading, fees to cut heat-trapping emissions
Management