Management
Weird Al Takes Business Buzzword Abusers to School
Operationalize strategies, leverage core competencies . . . it's a paradigm shift.
Tech
Keith Alexander's Unethical Get-Rich-Quick Plan
Lots of government officials have found ways to monetize public service in the private sector, but none more audaciously than the former head of the NSA.
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov Official: Expect Glitches in November
Still, the agency responsible for the site is in a "vastly different situation," official tells Congress.
Oversight
House Oversight Floats 15 Reforms to ‘Depoliticize’ IRS
Revenue Commissioner says Republicans will never be satisfied with emails turned over.
Management
Facebook Alert: You’re Not My Friend
If you're a second cousin's high school classmate, here are some rules about using that term.
Defense
Air Force Defends Shielding Nuclear Force from Service Cutbacks
Deborah Lee James said it was necessary to have "full manning in our nuclear positions."
Management
Obama Signs Order Boosting Federal Contract Worker Rights
President requires companies to disclose labor law violations, asks agencies to consider withholding contracts.
Route Fifty
Colorado Made ‘Intelligent Decisions’ on Rollout of Legal Marijuana Market
New Brookings study details success of state’s implementation.
Management
Bullying, Threats and Chaos at Safety Agency
Chemical Safety Board Chief Rafael Moure-Eraso continues to face accusations of misconduct.
Management
Requiem for a Nightmare
The fate of the FBI's J. Edgar Hoover Building—maybe the most despised structure in Washington, D.C.—is virtually sealed.
Management
No Matter What Anyone Tells You, Guys: Sweatpants Are Not The New Jeans
The truth is, adults look better in pants with some structure.
Management
Peace Corps Pulls Volunteers from West Africa After Two Exposed to Ebola
Situation is the largest known outbreak on record with roughly 700 deaths across West Africa.
Management
Feds Are Feeling More Out of Touch With Their Managers
Study links to declining satisfaction with internal communications to overall drop in employee morale.
Route Fifty
The United State of America
Washington is expanding its power by turning state governments into instruments of federal policy.
Oversight
Senate Remains Stalled on Spending Bills
A short-term measure will probably be necessary to keep government open after Sept. 30.
Management
How I Lead: Building Trust and Communication Between Teams
A conversation with HHS executive Ken Sosne.
Oversight
House Clears Bill Making it Easier to Fire VA Execs
Overhaul legislation would cut off terminated employees’ pay immediately, but allow them seven days for an MSPB appeal.
Nextgov
Is a Senate-Confirmed Federal CIO the Key to IT Reform?
Bill envisions a newly created Digital Government Office in the White House
Management