Management
Lawmakers Somehow Nail Down a Plan to Fix the VA System
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Jeff Miller will announce details this week.
Management
How Business Skills Can Develop Better Military Officers
Three things the Army could learn from corporate America.
Route Fifty
The Government Is Cracking Down on School Bake Sales
States are trying to circumvent federal nutrition standards that would limit sugary foods at school fundraisers.
Oversight
Hiring Reform Bill Gains Momentum on Capitol Hill
Bipartisan House duo introduces companion to Senate measure allowing agencies to share information on qualified applicants.
Nextgov
EPA Doesn’t Know How Much It Uses the Cloud, IG Finds
The agency says it has 11 cloud contracts, but the IG doubts that number.
Management
Consolidations Have Led to More Nighttime Mail Deliveries, Putting Letter Carriers in Danger
Some say expanding services, rather than just cutting costs, is key to saving the Postal Service.
Management
Zomato Has a “Deskless” Office so That Employees Never Get Too Complacent
Employees need to be flexible in terms of roles, locations, and reporting structures.
Nextgov
Virtual Border Fence Project Halted After Raytheon Protest
GAO: DHS 'prejudiced' the contract during a botched competition for the $145 million surveillance project.
Management
How to Run a Team of People Who Never See Each Other
The best tips for running a distributed team while maintaining trust, a cohesive culture, and collaboration.
Management
The Complete Guide to Having a Creative Breakthrough
Your next lightbulb moment could be closer than you think.
Management
Is It Better for the Government to Lease or Own?
Five things to consider when your agency needs office space.
Oversight
House Panel Clears Bills in Hopes of Firing ‘Incompetent’ Execs, Record Manipulators
Democrats and advocacy group raise due process concerns.
Oversight
The 11 Federal Low-Income Programs Paul Ryan Wants to Consolidate
Five agencies administer anti-poverty programs that comprise a big chunk of their budgets.
Management
How Can the U.S. Fix The Case Backlog of Black-Lung-Stricken Miners?
Congressional leaders and labor officials convened this week to address a broken federal compensation program for miners with the disease.
Management
Procurement Chief Nominee Stresses Acquisition Training, Contractor Price Data
Sen. McCaskill elicits promise that OMB will improve communication with oversight panels.
Management
Five Games That Reveal Executive Function in Kids
Matching up cards and planning the next chess move can help develop a set of skills that may be more important for success than IQ points.
Route Fifty
Paul Ryan Wants to Give States the Lead Role in Anti-Poverty Fight
Possible 2016 presidential hopeful proposes consolidating 11 federal low-income programs, giving states more flexibility in providing aid.
Nextgov
Census Rethinks How It Presents Its Many Data Points
Census wants to make its data easier to use.
Management
Expedited Firing Is VA Chief’s No. 1 Priority, But Bill to Allow That Is in Limbo
Divide over additional funding for the department threatens House-Senate conference negotiations.
Management