Management
Harness the Power of Thanks
Well-expressed gratitude can open doors, solidify relationships, and change careers.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Eats Fried Chicken With a Fork and Knife
He's finally gone too far.
Nextgov
White House Ramps Up Federal Drone Programs
The Interior Department will soon use drones for search and rescue missions.
Nextgov
NIST Tries to Define ‘Internet of Things’
Technologists can’t really agree on what qualifies as part of that network of devices and sensors.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Aren't Sure How Much They Are Saving By Letting Employees Telework
Data would inform better telework policy making, report finds.
Oversight
FAA: Over Half a Million Drones Have Been Registered in Just Eight Months
There are already more registered drones than there have been planes.
Oversight
Agencies Are Declassifying One-Time Secrets at a Higher Rate, Archives Reports
Obama promise of transparency is being pursued in classification decisions and disclosures.
Oversight
New Law Imposes Income Cap on Public Housing Residents
Measure aims to strengthen oversight of extremely over-income public housing tenants and ensure needy families aren’t shut out.
Route Fifty
Big Fight Over a Major Texas Landfill Project; Tourism Worries in Miami Due to Zika
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Nursing home deaths in Pennsylvania; police body camera transparency in Wyo.; and Cape Cod water concerns.
Management
Even Presidential Candidates Need Sleep
Sleep is essential for good executive functioning and for good general health. So how do candidates keep up the grueling demands of their schedules?
Oversight
Women Really Could Be Running the World If Hillary Clinton Becomes President
For the first time ever, three of the world’s most powerful democracies could soon be led by women.
Management
FBI Director Lauds Whistleblowers' Role in Culture of 'Humility'
Comey marks appreciation day acknowledging bureau as "imperfect."
Oversight
Trump's Turn Toward Appeasement
Speaking in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, the Republican argued for ceding Crimea to Russia to avoid “World War III” and preemptively questioned the legitimacy of the November election.
Management
Joe Biden Officiated His First Marriage — a Same-sex Union at His House
The grooms were two long-time White House staffers.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald's Russian Friend, Melania's Nude Photos and Hillary's Public Service
The 2016 general election campaign has officially started.
Management
Five Strategies for Leading a High-Impact Team
Many of the strategies leaders have adopted to improve teamwork are not all that effective.
Route Fifty
Cuomo Moves to Block Sex Offenders in N.Y. From Using ‘Pokemon Go’
The governor’s action follows an investigative report from lawmakers that highlighted potentially problematic trends.
Nextgov
Here's How Government Thinks Nanotech Will Transform Cyber
A team of agencies want easy-to-use technology that works just like the human brain does.
Management