Management

Why Fewer Students in College Is Good for the Economy

There were nearly half a million fewer people enrolled in higher education in 2012, and that's a good sign.

Management

What Edward Snowden Has Taught Us About Hiring

How to avoid catastrophic mistakes in the battle for scarce skills.

Nextgov

Industry Backlash Against Surveillance Jeopardizes Cybersecurity

NSA admissions of mass data collection could harm relations with private sector.

Management

USDA: Media Is Misinterpreting Report on Poultry Inspection Reforms

Auditors found nothing to discredit accelerated and privatized procedures, department argues.

Management

How to Rebuild an Attention Span

A new study on multitasking and aging shows online game improved memory.

Management

Justice, DHS Lose Round in TSA Whistleblower Case

Appeals court won't reconsider victory for employee who exposed air marshals’ exclusion from flights.

Management

Analysis: The Only Way to Restore Trust in the NSA

The public has no faith left in the intelligence community or what the president says about it. A strong, independent special prosecutor needs to clean up the mess.

Management

How to Boost Your Team’s Brainpower

Communities of practice tap existing knowledge to drive innovation.

Management

DHS Got Complaints of Racist Website Two Years Ago

Multiple reports to ICE-CBP Joint Intake Center not acted upon quickly.

Management

Obama Stocks Administration With Crusaders Against Climate Change

Stymied by Congress, the president is relying on executive action.

Management

Finding Common Ground at the FAA

Air traffic control modernization has hinged on putting aside labor-management strife.

Management

A Record-High Number of Young People Are Still Living With Their Parents: Why?

A story about jobs, bachelors, bachelor's degrees -- and a very weird government definition of "home"

Pay & Benefits

Obama Issues Plan for 1 Percent Pay Raise Next Year

Move comes in the absence of congressional action on ending the three-year federal pay freeze.

Management

Study: People May Naturally Be Lovers or Haters

A personality trait called "dispositional attitude" can predict whether people will like or dislike something new.

Management

Obama Closes Gun-Buying Loopholes with Executive Action

The new rules could reduce the number of gun purchases a year by 70,000.

Nextgov

How to Win Government Contracts the EZ Way

Beta website simplifies the bidding process and opens the playing field to more competitors.

Defense One

Military Strike Against Syria Could Cost More Than $600 Million

The cost of a possible strike against Syria comes amid steep budget cuts at the Pentagon. By Defense One Staff