Management
Modafinil Really Is a 'Smart Drug,' But Is It Workplace Doping?
Modafinil was recently found to enhance cognition in healthy people.
Nextgov
Why Federal CIO Tony Scott Hates the End-of-Year IT Spending Spree
"That's just a really bad way to run IT,” says one of the Obama administration's top techies.
Management
Budgeteers Join Forces Online to Get More Bang for the Buck
How MAX Federal Community boosts cross-agency collaboration.
Management
Yet Another Lois Lerner Email Account Identified
Justice Department acknowledges new documents are headed to Judicial Watch.
Management
OPM to Agencies: We're Here to Help
The government's HR office is trying to be more proactive in helping agencies create the most effective workforce.
Management
An Oral History of the Katrina Response
The storm was a natural disaster that morphed into a manmade catastrophe.
Management
Newspaper: German Spies Got Access to NSA Internet Surveillance Tool
The country's domestic intelligence agency promised to work closely with U.S. colleagues to gain access to a controversial piece of NSA software that enables deep surveillance of the Internet.
Management
U.S. Workplaces Boost the Confidence of Men… And Destroy the Ambitions of Women
Starting out, 43% of women aspire to reach top management. Two years in, only 16% do.
Management
Remember When CIA's Twitter Account Faked Being Hacked?
Originally, there were going to be 12 separate tweets in Russian.
Oversight
Energy Report: Solyndra Knowingly Ripped Off Government
The Energy Department’s internal watchdog says the failed solar company that took half a billion dollars in taxpayer money may have knowingly misled federal officials.
Management
How a No-Show Patent Examiner Got Paid $25,000 While Golfing
Watchdog says Patent Office needs to reduce risk in its telework program.
Management
Why Federal Managers Fail to Fire Their Low Performers
The problem is not so much the system, but how it is applied.
Management
Oshkosh Wins Massive Army Contract to Replace Humvee
The Army awarded a $6.7 billion contract Tuesday to the Wisconsin truck-maker for an initial batch of 17,000 vehicles for the Army and Marine Corps.
Defense
New York Times: Defense IG Examines if Analysis of Progress Against ISIS in Iraq Was Skewed
The newspaper is reporting that the Pentagon’s inspector general is looking into allegations that military officials made intelligence assessments seem optimistic.
Nextgov
Pentagon Unveils New Rules Requiring Contractors to Disclose Data Breaches
Industry says the effort is at odds with a similar White House effort.
Management
Here's How Much Sexism Costs Economies Around the Globe
Everyone in a society benefits from more women climbing the ranks in the workforce.
Management
FDA and the True Meaning of Mayonnaise
The agency warns a vegan food manufacturer that mayo isn't mayo without eggs.
Management
IRS Needs to Improve Handling of Obamacare Data
Watchdog credits the agency with meeting filing season deadlines.
Management
Heck of a Recovery, New Orleans
Five governance lessons from the post-Katrina Gulf Coast.
Management