Management
Embracing Negative Feedback
Use social media, don't avoid it, to address criticism and improve services.
Route Fifty
Partisan Divides In Washington Are Hurting City Governments, Baltimore Mayor Says
On Wednesday, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake also acknowledged that her city could have been more prepared for the unrest and rioting that unfolded there earlier this year.
Management
How Quickly Will Your Email Get A Response?
A new study measures millions of emails to see how long it takes for people reply to each other, and how much they write.
Pay & Benefits
Generous Paid Family Leave, Job Satisfaction, the Pay Debate and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Dems Want Budget Deal Lifting the Sequester Before Boehner Leaves
At rally, lawmakers say increased funding can’t just be for Defense spending.
Route Fifty
A Good Social Media Response Decision Tree for Local Governments (Or, Really Anyone)
Do you know how to effectively deal with a troll?
Oversight
Regulatory Overhaul Bills Clear Senate Homeland Security Panel
Mostly bipartisan senators disagree on a bill to create a BRAC-like rules review commission.
Nextgov
After USPS Phishing Hack, Audit Shows Postal Workers Still Click on Links
Aquarter of agency employees fell for a simulated email scheme, according to an internal watchdog.
Management
How Messaging Can Suck the Life Out of Your Agency's Brand
A vanilla communications strategy can damage morale and sow mistrust.
Management
NASA and ESA are Teaming Up to Prevent Armageddon
This will be the first real asteroid deflection test.
Management
The Federal Prison System has Taken Pork Off the Menu
The decision was based on an annual survey of inmates, according to the agency.
Defense
Obama Apologizes for Afghan Hospital Bombing
He called the president of Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday to send his condolences.
Nextgov
Census Packs Plan for 2020 Count With New Tech
On Tuesday, the bureau released its 2020 Census Operational Plan, which centers on new technological techniques and cost savings.
Route Fifty
Pa. Budget Battle Pushes Non-Profits to ‘Crisis Point’; Houston Mayor Takes on Ex-Astros Star
Also: A simple idea that saved a New Jersey beach community and what Midwestern states can learn from Washington state about farm safety.
Management
Study: There is a Downside For Organizations That Allow Working From Home
When fewer people work in the office, they don’t get the social or productivity benefits they expect from being around friends, close colleagues, and managers.
Route Fifty
How Vendors Can Make the Most of SLED Procurement Opportunities
Diversifying among more levels of the government contracting market is a start.
Management
Spending Turnaround at USDA Is Good News for Rural Families
Program chief makes sure no housing funds are left on the table.
Oversight
Is a Shutdown Possible if the House Can't Elect a New Speaker?
If conservatives deny Kevin McCarthy the 218 votes he needs to win, just about anything’s possible.
Management
Senior Executives Association President Will Retire in November
Carol Bonosaro will become president emeritus; group to announce new leader soon.
Oversight