Management
Stressed? It’s Not How Much You Do, It’s How You Do It
Fighting anxiety, especially in high-pressure situations, can be a drain on the body’s resources.
Management
Feds Dismiss Google's Fears Over FBI’s Hacking Power
Google’s claim that the expansion of search warrant authority is a “monumental” constitutional threat is grounded in inaccuracies, the Justice Department said.
Oversight
Senate Conservatives Concede, Won't Delay DHS Bill
Passage of a "clean" measure expected before Friday deadline, though House prospects remain uncertain.
Management
Pentagon Acquisition Bosses Ho-Hum on Multiple Reviews for Passing Milestones
GAO finds weapons program managers valued input in only 10 percent of cases.
Management
Even the Best Cover Letter Isn’t As Good As a Two Minute Conversation
It's harder to ignore the phone than written correspondence.
Nextgov
Infographic: Telework Savings Across the Country
The less you commute, the more money you can save.
Management
Loretta Lynch's Nomination to Succeed Eric Holder Passes Its First Test
Lynch's nomination will go to the full Senate floor after passing out of committee 12-8.
Management
The Five Paradoxes of Continuous Improvement
Common approaches to innovation can actually kill creativity.
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