Nextgov
It’s On: US Mulls Tricky Options for Retaliation Against Russian Hacks
The U.S. will find it difficult to stand up to Russian hacking while promoting a stable cyberspace.
Defense
Watching the Army Evolve Over 15 Years
Sergeant First Class Patricia Robert talks about how an “impulse decision” to enlist in her mid-20s has, unexpectedly, served her well.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Are Donating Almost Exclusively to Hillary Clinton
Of the $2 million contributed from employees at 14 agencies, just 5 percent went to Trump.
Route Fifty
Informational Tour or Political Grandstanding in Harrisburg?; Oregon City Reconsiders Its Light Rail Ban
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Seattle developer ups the ante on arena project; New Mexico's spending gap; D.C. wants to rebrand.
Management
What’s Next in Government: 2017 & Beyond
Our new ebook explores the future of government technology and management.
Pay & Benefits
How’s Work-Life Balance at Your Agency? Uncle Sam Wants to Know
OPM to send out first governmentwide survey on the issue in early 2017.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Suspends Efforts to Recoup Improper Bonuses From California National Guard
After public outcry, department decides to temporarily halt repayments from those affected by the screw-up while it reviews collection process.
Management
Why are More Employees Job Hopping?
A recent survey found 47 percent of cleared candidates have been in their jobs less than 3 years.
Defense
Echoes of Future War: How the Fight for Mosul Will Change IED Science
Researchers are using seismic sensors to learn about enemy weapons — and one day, even to find them as they fire.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Loves the Flag… Maybe Too Much
Did the GOP nominee for president grope Old Glory in Florida?
Management
Evidence-Based Policy Proponents Face Cost, Privacy, Political Hurdles
Bipartisan commission explores how to make federal data more widely available to program evaluators.
Nextgov
5 Tips for Agencies to Step Up Their Customer Experience Game
As agencies transform call centers into digital operations, here are some best practices to consider.
Nextgov
Report: Millennials Could Put Federal IT at Risk
Those defined by the survey as born between 1977 and 1994 are more likely than baby boomers to engage in risky behaviors online.
Oversight
CRS Reminds Everyone No Federal Entities Have Endorsed Trump
Congress' think tank issues legal briefing on when and where feds can express election views.
Management
How to Tame This Attention Span Killing Device
The average human attention span has dropped precipitously since 2000.
Defense
Military Housing at Risk from Poor Utility Maintenance, Watchdog Finds
Electrical and environmental system flaws found consistently at bases around the world.
Nextgov
Agencies Spend Big to Transform Internal Processes, Report Finds
They're less focused on applying such changes to customer experience.
Oversight
Could the World Series Help Clinton (or Trump) Win Ohio?
Probably not—but in a close race, a Cleveland Indians defeat could help Donald Trump, while a Tribe triumph might buoy Hillary Clinton.
Management
Unions to Trump: Your Federal Hiring Freeze Plan Is Impractical, Harmful
SSA, IRS and USPS among agencies that would suffer most, labor groups say.
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