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Secret Service Plans Android Purchase Despite Other Agencies' Troubles
The Samsung smartphones will facilitate communication in the field during crises, documents say.
Management
This Former DEA Agent Is Going to Work in the Marijuana Business
The revolving door between business and government just made an unexpected turn.
Management
These Smells, Colors, and Sounds Help Unleash Your Creativity at Work
Researchers have discovered the best ways to stimulate your mind.
Management
Three Agencies Will Move Offices to One World Trade Center
Leases for Army Corps, GSA and Customs and Border Protection will help rebuild lower Manhattan.
Management
Canada's Government Basically Never Closes for Snowstorms
Part of the reason is each department makes its own decision on a case-by-case basis.
Nextgov
Flying These Planes Cost $2 Million an Hour
Twenty turboprops for Afghanistan's Air Force cost $486 million, flew only 234 hours.
Oversight
Nominee to Lead IRS Criticizes Recent Agency Budget Cuts
Koskinen promises senators cooperation in probe of tax-exempt division.
Pay & Benefits
Will Feds Get Christmas Eve Off?
The holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, decreasing the likelihood of extra vacation.
Management
Does Divided Government Hinder or Help Federal Investigations?
Public service professor finds quality and quantity of probes has improved despite political gridlock.
Management
How I Lead: Bringing Openness to Clandestine Service
A Q&A with a senior National Intelligence Service executive.
Management
Federal Offices in Washington Closed Tuesday
Telework-ready employees must continue to work or take leave.
Management
For Customer Service, Please Press Pound (Or Is It Hashtag?)
Are government call centers ready for the generation gap?
Nextgov
Marking Three Years of Telework Progress
Act requires agencies to establish expanded telework programs and notify all employees of their eligibility to telework.
Management
The Size of Your Latte Has Everything to Do With Your Status at Work
For some people, bigger is seen as better.
Management
Agencies Make Progress Streamlining Geospatial Data Gathering
But GAO says OMB’s efforts to curb duplication need refinement.
Management
Administration Decided on Obamacare Delay in August, Emails Reveal
Officials scrambled on options for small businesses.
Nextgov
Eight Tech Giants Urge Obama and Congress to Curb NSA
Open letter says electronic surveillance needs to be restricted by law.
Management
NSA Employees Feel 'Beaten Down' After Snowden Leaks, Report Finds
President Obama should have visited and offered encouragement, employees say.
Management
Putting It All in Perspective
When you're overworked and overwhelmed consider what's really important.
Management