Defense
DHS Has Begun Notifying Employees of Their Furlough Status
Congress is working on a deal to avoid a DHS shutdown, but the department says it must prepare for the worst.
Nextgov
Attention, CIOs: Start Planning for FITARA Now
The Office of Management and Budget is still writing guidelines to more fully flesh out federal IT reform legislation.
Management
Watchdog Dings Coast Guard for Lax Travel Spending Oversight
The agency spent nearly $4.5 million over four years for medical care travel for certain service members – and some of it might have been unnecessary.
Management
Why the Gap Between Worker Pay and Productivity Is So Problematic
Labor has become more efficient and profitable, but employees aren't sharing in the benefits.
Management
How Not to Kill Employee Engagement
Avoid death by brownbag and other well-intentioned morale busters.
Nextgov
CSC Acquires Cloud Infrastructure Provider Autonomic Resources
With the purchase, CSC becomes an instant player in the federal cloud market.
Management
Embattled Safety Agency Head Used Personal Email -- Report
Chemical Safety Board head cited "hostile environment" in keeping emails private.
Route Fifty
Pittsburgh’s Department of Innovation and Performance Celebrates Its Transformation
Mayor Bill Peduto: “One year in, you’ve knocked it out of the park, which means I expect so much more in year two.”
Management
The Architectural Theory That’s Killing Personal Space at Work
Communal space at work can help spark creativity, but it has a cost.
Pay & Benefits
Are There Too Many 'Outstanding' Senior Executives?
Watchdog worries that agencies aren't making meaningful distinctions in performance ratings and bonuses.
Management
Environmentalists Protest Forest Service Job Cuts
Fiscal 2016 budget proposes eliminating 133 jobs in law enforcement.
Defense
Watchdog Launches Review on Future Size of Afghan Forces
Move comes on heels of Carter visit and rethinking of U.S. troop strength.
Management
The Salary Increase You Can Expect From a Graduate Degree, By Major
A graphical guide to the returns on extra schooling.
Management
How Diverse Should Your Team Be?
NBA data point to a sweet spot in balancing diversity and similarity of skills.
Nextgov
Pentagon Narrows Down List of Contenders for Multibillion-Dollar Health Records Contract
DOD’s procurement team has established a “competitive range” for the contract, leaving only bids from three teams remaining.
Management
What Would You Say in Your Acceptance Speech?
Think about what message you'd want to send, if you had 60 seconds on stage at the Oscars.
Management
Air Force Restores Eligibility to Controversial Contractor
Reverse-auction specialist FedBid reorganizes after Veterans Affairs dispute.
Route Fifty
To Improve Gender Equity, Local Governments May Want to Look at Non-Profits
To tackle the “13 percent” quandary, it’s time to create positive feedback loops for women in local administration.
Management