Management
If You Want to Make Smarter Life Decisions, Avoid These Five Mental Biases
We are not rational beings.
Insights
Flash Poll Series: Unified Communications
The ability to preserve communications and assignments across multiple technologies is increasingly essential in the work environment. But do government employees feel current devices enable such collaborative experiences? GBC takes a closer look.
Nextgov
Two People's Information Compromised in SEC Data Breach
Hackers may have traded on nonpublic information, though.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Overseers to Consider Bill Raising Maximum Buyout Payment By $15K
The legislation comes as agencies plan to downsize their workforces at the direction of the Trump administration.
Management
Trump’s Deregulatory Efforts Are Ensuring Agencies 'Stay Within the Laws,' Officials Say
President cancels speech after mass shooting; administration says it has saved $300 million from reform efforts.
Nextgov
State Election Officials Still Angry but Ready to Work with DHS
The Homeland Security Department and states' information sharing efforts about Russian cyber meddling got off to a rocky start but they're working on it.
Management
Innovation By and For the Government
The long, onerous and costly federal acquisition process makes it hard to attract private innovators.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Funds Gained Ground in September
Only the fixed-income fund lost value last month.
Tech
IGs Band Together for a Common Website to Share Results of Investigations
Project eases access to reports governmentwide while promoting watchdogs’ work.
Management
How to Win the Hearts and Minds of Colleagues In Distant Time Zones
Take a few extra seconds and do some time zone math so they don't have to.
Defense
Trump's Undermining of Rex Tillerson
The president’s latest tweets question the value of U.S. diplomacy with North Korea.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More On Trump's Puerto Rico Response
The president understands that the the U.S. territory is, indeed, an island.
Management
Trump Disbands Labor-Management Forums at Federal Agencies
President says collaborative efforts “have produced few benefits to the public.”
Management
Fast-Approaching Vacancy Act Deadline Puts Some Pressure on Trump to Speed Up Appointments
Rules also offer flexibility that may benefit the White House, however.
Management
HHS Secretary Resigns After Controversy Over Use of Private Charter Aircraft
Price had offered to reimburse taxpayers for the cost of his seat on the flights, but not for the full cost estimated at $400,000.
Management
The U.S. Is Pulling Most of Its Staff Out of Cuba After a Series of Mysterious Attacks
Attacks caused traumatic brain injuries and permanent hearing loss in at least 21 diplomats and their family members.
Nextgov
Soon, DHS Will Have Eyes on Computer Vulnerabilities Across the Government
A governmentwide software dashboard is launching next month.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Department Announces TRICARE Changes for 2018
Service members will be required to opt into TRICARE during next open enrollment period to continue to use the health care program.
Management
USPS Defaults on Billions in Mandatory Payments, Despite Scheduled Relief
Lawmaker joins agency in renewing call for comprehensive postal reform.
Management