Management
The Mommy-Track Myth
Workers with kids are just as productive as those without, according to a new study.
Pay & Benefits
More Agencies Offer Buyouts and Early Retirement
Employees at EPA and BBG can apply to receive up to $25,000 to leave service.
Management
Senate Democrats Warn Republicans Against Debt-Ceiling Wish List
Republicans, however, have not committed to making demands in exchange for increasing the $17 trillion debt limit.
Management
The Seventh Circle of Conference Call Hell
No one likes them, but they are a fact of professional life.
Pay & Benefits
IRS Agrees to Pay Employees Bonuses
Workers will receive smaller awards than originally expected.
Nextgov
Army Commanders Nix Key Satellite Communications System
Gear takes too long to set up, test report says.
Management
11 Tips for Scaling Up Excellence in Your Organization
How to make best practices go viral.
Oversight
Justice Will Not Allow Investigator of IRS Scandal To Testify
House panel will hold oversight hearing on Thursday.
Management
Taking a Mental Note From the Super Bowl Playbook
Meditation can improve performance in whatever you do.
Management
Broadcasting Board Accused of Mishandling Contractor Taxes
Blog post suggests coverup, cites IRS and inspector general probes.
Management
If You Manage Your Time Terribly, You’ll Get More Done
Make a list of the things you already did—so those to do seem less daunting.
Oversight
Senator, Outside Group Push Back Against Military Sexual Assault Report
Panel says removing commanders' authority in military sexual-assault cases would not boost reporting or reduce the number of incidents.
Management
Scientists Are Onto Your Passive Aggressive Emoticon Use at Work
In fact, according to a new study, emoticons in workplace email aren’t really meant to convey your emotions at all.
Management
Obama Tells Agencies to Give Unemployed Workers a Fair Shot at Federal Jobs
Managers told not to discriminate against out-of-work applicants.
Pay & Benefits
Social Security Administration Offers Early Retirement to Employees Again
Early-out packages mark the latest in a multi-year effort to reduce SSA workforce.
Management
You're In Charge, But Who Said Never Let ’em See You Sweat?
Occasional self-doubt can be a sign of a successful and reflective leader.
Management
Park Service: No Plans to Change Shutdown Protocol
The agency was criticized by some lawmakers for closing parts of the National Mall to visitors during 2013 government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
NOAA Ends Hiring Freeze, Training Ban
Restored funding will enable the agency to begin hiring for the first time in a year.
Management
Caffeine Use Disorder is a Serious Problem—And You’re Probably Suffering From It
A new study says a significant number of users are dependent enough on the drug to have withdrawal symptoms.
Management