Defense
Good News for the NSA: There Are 42% Fewer New Secrets for Future Edward Snowdens to Leak
Washington’s system of classifying national security information is badly broken.
Management
Analysis: The Secret to Cutting Government Waste -- Savings by a Thousand Cuts
Turn out the light in the soda machine. Fix the salt-spreader on the snow plow. The best way to save is to ask public employees for their ideas.
Management
Here’s the Four-Step Plan to Find Your Strengths — And Your Life’s Calling
Before you can leverage your strengths, you need to figure out what they are.
Management
How to Get Better at Email: What Science Tells Us
Academic research has some tools for communicating more effectively.
Management
Administration Delays Obamacare Employer Mandate
Employers don't have to offer their workers health insurance until 2015.
Management
Agencies Report Slight Progress in Meeting Small Business Contracting Goals
Governmentwide 23 percent goal just missed; House chairman calls progress 'unacceptable.'
Management
Officials Showcase Weather Service’s Value in Time of Austerity
New Commerce chief and senator highlight importance to safety and economy.
Management
What’s Worse Than a Coworker Who Undermines You?
Understanding that coworker who constantly stabs you in the back.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Calls Allegations ‘Distorted’ and ‘Without Merit’
Charles Edwards takes break from vacation to deny charges of nepotism, abuse of power.
Management
Analysis: Europeans Shouldn't Be Surprised the U.S. Has Been Spying on Them
While America’s European allies may be shocked, they can’t be surprised.
Management
Group Wants Obama to Fire Homeland Security Watchdog
Alleged misconduct includes complaints of nepotism, misuse of public resources and retaliation against employees.
Nextgov
Defense Intel Agency Eyes TurboTax-Type Software to Run Acquisitions
Easy-to-use software may eventually serve entire intel community.
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'Old School' Mindset Inhibits Federal Telework, Report Finds
OPM lays blame on agencies for not handing in telework program data.
Management
Stress Less By Setting Expectations With Colleagues
Optimize your workflow by getting clear about expectations.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Contractors and Military Personnel Can’t Fill In for Furloughed Civilians
Workload must be managed without extra help, says Pentagon directive.
Management
What’s Missing from the IRS Conference Spending Debate
Four redeeming points nobody is making—but should.
Management
Defense Whistleblower Protections Expand to Subcontractors
These employees for the first time can report fraud and retaliation.
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