Management
The Liberating Power of Accountability
Some managers are easy marks for manipulative employees.
Nextgov
FAA Expands Instant-Approval Flight Plan Program for Drones
Once deployed, the system would authorize drone flights in minutes instead of months.
Nextgov
How the Government’s Cyber Agency Rates on Cybersecurity
The annual FISMA report shows where the Homeland Security Department—the government’s point agency on cyber issues—can improve its own information security.
Defense
Why a Meeting Between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un Is So Risky
In international diplomacy, the leader-to-leader meeting is the highest level of commitment available.
Management
Acting Inspectors General Can Get More Done Than You Might Think
GAO survey finds a dozen vacancies, mixed picture on temporary leaders’ effectiveness.
Management
Are You Ready For Pay For Performance?
It is essential for leaders to establish clear goals.
Management
Feds in Work-Life Programs Perform Better at Their Jobs, Survey Says
Although most feds give flexibilities high marks, some managers struggle with evaluation of remote workers.
Management
Unions Push Back on Trump Administration's Plans to Shrink Labor-Management Agency
Facility closures come amid proposed cuts to NLRB, end to internal labor forums.
Route Fifty
The President of Everywhere, USA
We asked South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg about a recent Politico headline, automation and much more at SXSW.
Management
Intel Community Whistleblower Ombudsman Formally Fired
Senators ask Intelligence Director Coats to “stay” the action pending new IG's confirmation.
Route Fifty
Recent Data Breaches Spark Debate Over 'Reasonable' Notification Rules
Some states have already moved to toughen their data breach laws as the number of incidents increases.
Oversight
Congressional Black Caucus Questions Practice of Lawmakers Bunking in Their Offices
Letter says the tradition is not proper and wastes taxpayer money.
Management
The CDC Wants You To Know That Trimming Cannabis Leaves May Cause Carpal Tunnel
The highly repetitive motion could conceivably give marijuana farmers a pinched nerve.
Route Fifty
U.S. DOT Announces TIGER Grants Totaling Nearly $500 Million
The White House has called for axing the grant program in each of the two budget plans it has sent to Congress.
News
Colbert Heads to D.C. to Fill Out Trump's Government
In a comedy bit, the comedian asks Max Stier about the vacancies and interviews regular Washingtonians for top-level positions.
Management
Washington Has Meddled in Elections Before
Decades ago, the CIA created a secret department dedicated to spreading anti-communist propaganda around the globe. A scholar explains how it is comparable to Russian meddling through social media.
Management
Analysis: If You Want To Know How To Stop School Shootings, Ask The Secret Service
As the nation searches for ways to prevent the next school shooting, one scholar says answers can be found in a forgotten study the Secret Service did after the Columbine massacre.
Management