Management
A Formula for Perfect Productivity: Work for 52 Minutes, Break for 17
Finally, social scientists suggest a precise time for mid-afternoon coffee runs.
Management
Antarctic Sea Ice Hits a Record Max, and That's Not Good
The increase in ice may actually be a sign the warming continent is in trouble.
Management
Employee Recognition: Try It, You’ll Like It
Acknowledging workers’ accomplishments is a win-win for everyone.
Management
When the Government Wanted a Database of Everyone's IQ
Today people worry about NSA spying. Fifty years ago it was intelligence tests. The conversation hasn't changed.
Management
5 Things to Know About Phased Retirement
Not quite ready to make the leap? Find out if you're eligible for OPM's partial retirement plan.
Oversight
Republican House Keeps IRS in its Crosshairs
Bills related to targeting controversy include one to restrict use of personal email.
Management
VA Will Increase Pay for New Docs, Dentists
Incoming physicians could earn between $20,000 and $35,000 more annually as part of major recruitment effort.
Defense
Erosion of DOD’s Technical Workforce Has Broad Consequences
The military risks losing skilled scientists and engineers who aren't driven by profit.
Route Fifty
Important Lessons From Sacramento’s Cellphone Waste Report
Auditor finds nearly $300,000 in unnecessary wireless device usage, plenty of potential savings and recommends changes.
Management
Agoraphobia and the Telecommuter
How working from home enabled one woman's mental illness to flourish.
Tech
House OKs Bill Mandating More Firings of Misbehaving Federal Employees
Measure would also require preservation of certain text messages from feds' personal cell phones.
Management
Obama Warns Ebola Outbreak Is 'Spiraling Out of Control'
The president said the disease could infect hundreds of thousands of people if it isn't stopped, but the chances of it hitting the U.S. remain "extremely low."
Management
Travel Tips for the Mindful Road Warrior
How to eat, sleep and be wary on business trips.
Nextgov
The Case for Experimenting on Federal Buildings
GSA’s proving-ground program will evaluate emerging green technologies.
Management
Reflections on 9/11 and Excellence in Government
Lives changed when the plane hit the Pentagon, and so did government.
Oversight
Afghanistan IG Warns Agencies Should Brace for More Scrutiny
Reconstruction watchdog says State and USAID have misread his independent role.
Management
More Than 100,000 Enrollees Are Likely to Lose Obamacare Coverage
Missing verification forms regarding immigration status could cause them to lose their insurance at the end of September.
Management
The Way HR Works Needs to Change
Human resource offices need to deal with big data better.
Management
Guess Where the Government Ranks in Customer Satisfaction?
Agencies could better serve citizens and businesses by streamlining websites.
Nextgov