Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Threat Deferred, Uber Rides Reimbursed and More
A weekly roundup and pay and benefits news.
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Automation Could Boost Federal Productivity—And Save $41B a Year
Federal employees could focus their attention complex tasks instead of email.
Management
Charted: Trump’s 'America First' Budget Looks Nothing Like What the Government Will Do In 2017
Clearly, Republicans in Congress and the White House are not on the same page.
Management
FBI Director Has No Regrets About His Fateful 2016 Decision
Testifying before the Senate, James Comey said he did not regret his late October announcement that the investigation into Hillary Clinton had been reopened.
Nextgov
How a Fake Cyber Statistic Raced Through Washington
A frequently cited statistic about the danger small businesses face from cyberattacks has no basis in fact.
Route Fifty
Florida Gov. Scott Declares Opioid Epidemic a Public Emergency
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Delaware’s end-of-life decision proposal; Tacoma declares a homelessness emergency; and oil-and-gas pipeline inspection order in Colorado.
Management
Tillerson Praises State Dept.'s Work Product, Promises Career Satisfaction
"We don’t intend to leave anybody out," he says as listening exercise continues.
Management
Developing 21st Century Senior Intelligence Executives Into Leaders
It’s time to look beyond technical technical expertise and help people develop the skills they need to succeed as top managers.
Management
Defense Ends Civilian Hiring Freeze, But Will Review 'Necessity' of Vacant Positions
Mattis sent a memorandum to department leadership Wednesday.
Defense
Panetta Continues Pushing for Pentagon Recruiting Reforms
Op-ed calls for allowing experienced professionals to enter military services at higher ranks.
Nextgov
Latest Cyber Executive Order Draft Focuses on Workforce Competitiveness
The order directs government agencies to study how U.S. cyber education and training compares to other nations.
Oversight
House Panel Clears Expanded OSC Access to Protect Whistleblowers
Some agencies invoke common law to withhold personnel documents.
Management
Federal Scientists March for Their Work, and Against Trump
We have "devoted our lives" to fields now in flux, some federal employees say.
Management
The Trump Administration Sketches a Border-Fence Plan
Mick Mulvaney, the president’s budget director, told reporters Tuesday that 20-foot-tall steel fencing will replace existing cyclone fencing along the southern border.
Defense
U.S. Military: Sexual Assault in the Ranks Is Less Prevalent, and Better Reported
But defense officials say that with an estimated 14,900 cases last year, there’s still work to be done.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin Gives Trump Some Advice
The Russian and American leaders spoke on the phone Tuesday.
Management
OMB’s Biggest Challenge
Government does not have the systems in place today to identify the best performers or rationalize staffing.
Route Fifty
House GOP Members Stew Over National Monument Designations
Maine Gov. Paul LePage warned Congress of the designations' negative consequences, one week after President Trump signed an executive order calling for a review of monuments created by past presidents.
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