Defense
Obama Takes Aim at ISIL, Russia in Fiery NATO Farewell
President Obama reiterated the alliance's support for Ukraine and hatred of ISIL.
Management
Navigating the Tricky Transition From Peer to Manager
Early conversations with other managers and your employees might surprise you.
Nextgov
Is It Worth Creating a Pay Scale for Federal Cyber Pros?
Federal auditors think so, but the Office of Personnel Management says the field is still evolving.
Oversight
Senate Panel Faults 'Bias' of IRS Watchdog
Both liberal and conservative groups were mistreated by tax-exempt division, Levin says.
Nextgov
Look for Next CTO to 'Execute, Execute, Execute,' Not Come Up With New Concepts
Aneesh Chopra discusses the role of government’s top technology expert.
Management
One in Four Americans With College Degrees Shouldn’t Have Bothered
A college education by no means punches your ticket into the middle class.
Management
Grade Inflation: Does It Matter?
Pressure to upgrade positions is costing the government in salaries and morale.
Management
Do High-School Students With Jobs Make More Money Later in Life?
They used to, but not so much anymore.
Oversight
Kevin McCarthy Doesn't Want the Government's Marshmallow Roasting Advice
Forest Service blog post "perfectly captures what is wrong with our government," House majority leader says.
Management
Will Social Security Still Be Able to Deliver in 2025?
SSA can't meet the increased demand without a strategic vision.
Management
Why 400 Feds Could Be Out of a Job
The very existence of a small federal agency hangs in the balance as Congress returns from summer recess.
Management
High Performance Is Not a Secret
Despite the fed-bashing and pay freezes, employees want to prove their value and contribute to their agency’s success.
Nextgov
Google Exec Named New Federal Chief Technology Officer
Megan Smith becomes third person to hold the title.
Management
How to Write a Job Posting That Doesn’t Terrify and Demoralize Candidates
For example, list what’s most important first.
Management
Why Obama's Mental Health Initiatives Will Leave Many Troubled Vets Without Help
White House has unveiled plans to help service members in transition, but some troubled vets will still likely slip through the cracks.
Management
The Origins of the Anger Face
Why humans have evolved to flare their nostrils, furrow their brows, and frown
Management
Major Background Check Contractor Furloughs Thousands of Employees
Personnel agency shifts investigations away from USIS following stop-work orders.
News
A Modest Proposal: Hire 1 Million New Federal Employees
An argument for a much bigger bureaucracy.
Route Fifty
What Happens When an Emergency Operations Center Is Damaged by an Earthquake?
Napa County officials recount how they had to turn to Plan B.
Management