Management
Your Questions Answered: How to Deal With a Bad Boss
There are ways to fix the problem, or learn how to cope.
Management
It's Official: Beth Cobert to Lead OPM
Obama taps the acting director for the permanent job.
Management
Clinton: Hold VA Employees Accountable, But Respect Due Process
Democratic presidential candidate offers wide-ranging VA reform plan with no specifics on how she might change the personnel system.
Nextgov
Commerce Department Launches Data 'Startup'
The agency plans to recruit more than a dozen software engineers and data scientists.
Defense
Homeland Security Leaders See Progress in ‘Unity of Effort’
Survey pinpoints hiring as top obstacle to uniting components and boosting morale.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Has Sent Notifications to About One-Third of Hack Victims
Five percent of impacted individuals have enrolled in the suite of protective services available to them.
Management
Hoping to Crown a Frontrunner, Republicans Meet in Milwaukee for Fourth Debate
As the candidates gather in Milwaukee, will Ben Carson, Donald Trump, or Marco Rubio assume the mantle of GOP leader?
Tech
A New Ruling Against the NSA is a Win for Edward Snowden
The NSA has nevertheless filed for an emergency stay from a higher court.
Management
How The Science of Human Behavior is Reshaping Government
Although behavioral insights are commonly used by companies in the private sector, introducing them into the federal government can be very difficult.
Management
Senior Executives Association Names Interim President
Former board member and staffer Tim Dirks arrives during search for Bonosaro successor.
Management
Despite Drugs, Sex with a Minor and More, EPA Employees Still Got Paid
IG documents problem employees receiving administrative leave while under investigation.
Defense
Defense Authorization Bill Heads to President Obama's Desk Again
This time the president is expected to sign it into law.
Nextgov
The 5 Key Traits of a Successful Digital Government Strategy
No government organization will succeed in today’s fast-changing environment without a cohesive digital strategy.
Route Fifty
Budget Deal, Improving Economy Could Buoy State Budgets Though Risks Remain
The lingering risks state governments are facing temper the optimistic outlook.
Management
Do You Think You Have a Long Commute? Millions Spend Two Hours Traveling to Work Each Day
If you live in horror of your sweaty train/bus/bike ride to work, then spare a thought for the 3 million UK commuters who spend more than two hours a day traveling to…
Route Fifty
More Bad News from Kansas Budget Analysts; Illinois Attorney General Charges Gas Utility of Bilking, Fraud
Also: Teen curfews in New Mexico and considering the art and science of traffic engineering in Montana.
Oversight
Court Rules Obama's Immigration Executive Actions Are Unconstitutional
A three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit decides against the administration, leaving it likely to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
Management
Obama Administration Smacks Down DEA Chief on the 'Ferguson Effect'
Chuck Rosenberg is the second appointee to break ranks with the president over whether police are “chilled” by scrutiny.
Management