Management
No Matter What the Boss Says About Flextime, Get to Work Early
Flex-time is not as flexible as you might think.
Nextgov
Why Are So Many Army and VA Contracts Protested?
An electronic docketing system could simplify the process of disputing procurement decisions.
Oversight
For Democrats, VA Problems Pose a Real Political Threat
The burgeoning scandal at VA may have legs.
Management
Why Leaders Need to Learn How to Get Angry Without Being Stupid
Three ways to avoid crossing the line.
Pay & Benefits
EEOC Wants Ideas on How to Improve Federal Hiring of Disabled People
Commission asks whether agencies should have annual hiring goals.
Management
3 Killer B’s of Government Effectiveness
Avoiding them will require agencies to conduct an honest self-evaluation.
Oversight
VA Chief Says He Does Fire Poor Performers -- Thousands of Them
Shinseki points to record of 6,000 terminations, transfers and forced retirements during a heated congressional hearing on mismanagement.
Management
Advocacy Groups Offer VA Whistleblowers a New Outlet
Website allows employees to air complaints of wrongdoing; investigators will try to follow up.
Nextgov
Justice Is Fast-Tracking Cyber Hires
Department officials are using special rules to fill vacancies more quickly.
Nextgov
VA Faces Systemwide Problems with Patient Scheduling
Personnel have “gamed” the system for years, lawmakers are told.
Nextgov
Defense Personnel Can Now Use Samsung Galaxy Devices on Pentagon Networks
The department’s approval of Android’s 4.4 operating system gives troops and civilians more mobile options.
Nextgov
Why the FBI Wants to Procure Malware
Agency expects the malicious code to provide actionable intelligence for criminal and intelligence matters.
Management
Study: You Really Can 'Work Smarter, Not Harder'
Research shows that reflecting after learning something new makes it stick in your brain.
Management
Nuclear Weapons Complex Reform Could Mean Pay Cut For Contractors
Contracts have been under increased scrutiny due to repeated cost overruns, delays and security failures.
Defense
Obama Has Every Reason to Fix the VA. Why Hasn't He?
The candidate made taking care of veterans a pledge and a priority.
Oversight
What to Expect at Thursday’s Senate Hearing on VA Deaths
Shinseki unlikely to heed calls that he step down as IG probe continues.
Management
