Management
Agencies Should Drive Harder Bargains for Supplies, GAO Says
Contracting officers at HHS, GSA and DoD aren’t very good at snaring discounts.
Management
One Public Housing Family In New York City Had An Annual Income of Nearly $500,000 in 2013
Watchdog says “over-income” residents in government-subsidized units are squeezing out low-income families.
Management
Scientists Have a Trick For Accomplishing Your Goals
There's a formula for reinforcing self-control.
Management
Whistleblower at Hanford Nuclear Site Settles for $4.1M
Contract engineer Walter Tamosaitis had been fired after reporting safety risks.
Nextgov
Federal Customer Experience Still Terrible, Study Says
On average, the public is less satisfied with customer experience at federal agencies than they are with both TV and Internet service providers, according to a Forrester research study published Thursday.
Management
GE Had to Kill Its Annual Performance Reviews After More Than Three Decades
The company got rid of formal, forced ranking around 10 years ago.
Management
Clinton Is Moving Left on Social Security
Polling suggests she could endorse the more liberal position advocated by rivals Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley.
Defense
Outgoing Army Chief of Staff Wades Into GOP War Over Iraq War
Gen. Raymond Odierno recommends recommend embedding American troops on the battlefield.
Management
Jimmy Carter Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
The former president learned of the disease after a recent surgery.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Bernie Sanders Has Some New Slogans
Sanders leads Clinton in New Hampshire polls for the first time.
Pay & Benefits
Presidential Contenders and Pay for Performance, Changes to Prescription Drug Benefits and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Harry Reid: Let's Not Wait Until the Last Minute to Avoid a Shutdown
Bernie Sanders agrees it's time to make a deal to replace sequestration and keep government funded.
Route Fifty
What the Feds Say About Homeless Encampments
An interagency group recommends against local governments forcibly clearing out tent cities.
Oversight
Plan to Criminalize Revenge Porn Will Arrive After Recess
Lawmakers led by Rep. Jackie Speier want to outlaw nonconsensual porn, but they'll be up against opposition from free-speech advocates.
Insights
Feds Think They’re Solid on Customer Service. The Public Isn’t So Sure.
Organizations are starting to recognize the importance of positive federal customer experience, but according to GBC’s latest report, achieving it is still very much a work in progress.
Management
The Only Candidate Making Federal Workforce Issues a Campaign Centerpiece Is Climbing the Polls
Fiorina's post-debate surge could elevate federal employee concerns.
Management