Management
Uncle Sam and the Illusion of Privacy Online
The U.S. government doubled its requests for Twitter user information in late 2014 compared with the year before. Most of the time, the publishing platform gave officials what they wanted.
Management
Three Tips for Building a Data-Based Strategy
How to justify the investments and decisions you are making.
Nextgov
CIA is Bringing Amazon’s Marketplace to the Intelligence Community
In the coming months, Amazon Web Services will launch an IC-only cloud marketplace that aims to shake up the way spy agencies purchase software.
Management
Let’s Admit It: Governments Never Really Pay Off Their Debts
There are a lot of hypocrisy on this issue, and it isn't only Greece.
Management
GAO: Mission-Critical Gaps in Skills Among Federal Workers is a 'High Risk'
The government lacks personnel and/or competency in jobs like cybersecurity, human resources and contracting, watchdog says.
Management
In Vox Interview, Obama Sets Limits on What a President Can Accomplish
From Iraq to political polarization, President Obama is more of a realist than candidate Obama was.
Management
Obama To Germany: Stop 'Assuming the Worst' About NSA Spying
The president admitted Snowden revelations have damaged U.S.-German relations but asked for the benefit of the doubt about the NSA’s surveillance programs.
Management
Standing Desks Are Good, But Would a Standing Office Be Even Better?
Science says sitting is terrible for your health. A design team responds by doing away with office seating completely—and elegantly.
Management
Frozen's Idina Menzel Is Over Perfectionism. You Should Be Too.
Focusing on missteps can stall your work life.
Nextgov
GAO's High-Risk List Adds IT Acquisition and Veteran Health Care
Multiple Capitol Hill sources confirmed to Nextgov that IT acquisition and operations and veteran health care are now included.
Management
Obama Administration: Climate Change Is ‘An Urgent and Growing Threat’ to National Security
A new national security document from the administration puts climate change front and center
Management
11 Major Agency Reforms in Obama’s Budget
Consolidations, expansions and staffing change proposals in the fiscal 2016 blueprint.
Management
Liabilities Overshadow Postal Service’s ‘Fantastic Quarter’
USPS loses $754 million to start fiscal 2015, despite massive revenue growth.
Management
EPA Watchdog Dings Itself For Not Always Vetting Job Applicants' Credentials
The inspector general office says it needs to require managers to verify the work history and references of potential hires.
Management
The Case For Intense Background Checks For Hires
Research firm Muddy Waters has adopted a distinctive hiring process which relies on outside researchers to poke holes in candidates’ backstories.
Management
IRS Re-Hired Employees Who Performed Poorly or Misbehaved
Watchdog finds repeat hires with overdue taxes, unexcused absences or criminal records.
News
Jeb Bush Is No Anti-Government Crusader
Would-be GOP presidential contender calls for “smarter, effective government.”
Oversight
These Are Republicans' Options for Averting a Shutdown at DHS
GOP leaders have two legislative weeks before a partial shutdown.
Management
How I Lead: I See Opportunities Everywhere
A conversation with DHS procurement executive Jeff Bardwell.
Management