Management
White House Makes Push for a More Diverse, Inclusive Federal Workforce
New interagency council is part of a wide-ranging effort to make government a model for other industries.
Oversight
Senator Seeks Answers on Use of Private Email by Special Government Employees
At State Department, Hillary Clinton communicated with aides still in private sector.
Management
Lynch Nomination Headed for Senate Floor Next Week
Pick to succeed Eric Holder has drawn plenty of GOP critics.
Tech
Hillary Clinton, Taking Questions About Her Email, Says She 'Opted for Convenience'
Now that everyone else has, the former secretary of State weighed in Tuesday on the news surrounding her email use at the State Department.
Route Fifty
Introducing Route Fifty: GovExec State & Local Is Expanding Into an Upgraded Independent Digital News Publication
Route Fifty is coming in a few weeks and we’re going on a crosscountry ‘Roadmap’ roadtrip. Join us for the state and local journey in advance of our relaunch this spring.
Nextgov
Are Medicaid IT Systems the Weak Link in Detecting Improper Payments?
Only three out of 10 states had ways to evaluate their systems for detecting and preventing improper payments, according to the GAO report.
Route Fifty
Watch President Obama’s National League of Cities Address
Building a tech worker pipeline ‘doesn’t just apply to San Francisco. This doesn’t just apply to Boston. It applies across the board in every part of the country,’ president tells attendees.
Management
How Public-Private Partnerships Can Pave Career Paths for Veterans
Businesses could play a big role in the transition to civilian jobs.
Management
The CIA Is Trying to Hack Your iPhone
New Snowden documents reveal a decade-long CIA push to break Apple’s encryption protections.
Management
The Newest Productivity Hack: Meditation
Is teaching mindfulness in the workplace good for business?
Defense
Obama's War Authority Request Is Stuck
A month after the White House released a draft AUMF, the measure isn't gaining support in either chamber or party.
Tech
Which Agencies Are Best At Responding to FOIA Requests?
USDA and Social Security are the most responsive; State and HHS, the least, nonprofit finds.
Management
Wikipedia Is Suing the National Security Agency
The lawsuit argues that the NSA's collection of Internet communications can often open U.S. data to warrantless access
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Samples Jay-Z in his Selma Speech
Some of the metaphors Obama used in Alabama sound awfully familiar.
Employee Policy
Federal Coach: Keeping watch over Health and Human Services
Daniel R. Levinson, who has headed the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services, explains how he tries to set the direction for his workforce without micromanaging, and talks about the importance of giving his employees the resources to do their jobs.
Employee Policy
Longer probation could help agencies identify poor performers
A federal audit recommends measures that agencies should consider to bolster their ability to deal with poor-performing employees—including lengthening the probationary period for new employees and new supervisors.
Employee Policy
Longer probation could help agencies address poor performers
A federal audit recommends measures that agencies should consider to bolster their ability to deal with poor-performing employees—including lengthening the probationary period for new employees and new supervisors.
Pay
Feds 'thriving' in terms of financial well-being
More federal employees are "thriving" in their financial well-being compared to other workers, according to a results of a new survey.
Employee Policy
OPM announces launch of diversity panel
The Office of Personnel Management last week announced the creation of a new panel tasked with improving senior leadership engagement and collaboration on strategic and operational diversity and inclusion efforts.
Nextgov