Benefits
Military compensation report calls for radical changes
A highly anticipated study on military retirement and compensation released Thursday recommends trimming military pensions and eliminating the Tricare health insurance program.
Employee Policy
DHS provides major support to Super Bowl security
The Department of Homeland Security's “If You See Something, Say Something" message will be prominently displayed all throughout the city hosting Super Bowl XLIX this coming Sunday -- but that's only a small part of the department's involvement with the event.
Employee Policy
DOD debuts child care website
The Defense Department said it is creating an online resource to help military, DOD civilian and contractor families find military-operated and military-subsidized child care options for young children.
Route Fifty
The New Data-Driven Government Equation
In a guest article, Kate Bender, Deputy Performance Officer in the Kansas City, Missouri, Office of Performance Management, discusses how hard facts plus citizen perceptions leads to prosperous communities.
Nextgov
DHS Reveals Super Bowl Surveillance Techniques -- Sort Of
Agents will not be using sarcasm-detecting software they have expressed an interest in buying, the Secret Service said.
Management
Consumer Agency and Financial Industry Offer Rare Display of Teamwork
Industry will help teach students and workers strategies for avoiding scams.
Nextgov
Why Paid Parental Leave Could Be Key to Diversifying the Tech Workforce
The president's new parental leave policy may entice more women to seek STEM jobs in the federal government versus the private sector.
Pay & Benefits
TSP 1099s Are In the Mail, Vets Sick Leave Bill Advances, Abortion Restrictions and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Loretta Lynch tells Senate: I Won't Always Agree With Obama
The administration's nominee for attorney general appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Management
When the Executive Core Qualifications Aren’t Enough
A good leader needs foresight, insight and emotional intelligence.
Oversight
Would a DHS Shutdown Mark the 'Height of Irresponsibility?'
Democrats say it would, Republicans counter that "it wouldn’t be the end of the world."
Nextgov
This Is How Feds Will Protect Sensitive Data in the Cloud
The so-called high-impact baseline has become a major priority because of recent demand from both the Defense Department and civilian agencies.
Management
Process Improvement: Making the Complicated Simple
6 tips for developing methodologies as your mission unfolds.
Defense
Panel Expected to Call For Major Changes to Military Retirement and Health Benefits
Commission reportedly will recommend a new retirement system that would result in less generous pensions.
Insights
Empowering Defense Enterprise Mobility
Having a vibrant mobility enterprise is critical for the Department of Defense to keep up with today's threat landscape. But how can DoD overcome the fundamental challenges that currently hinder its enterprise mobility project?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Friends Don't Let Friends Drone Drunk
The latest White House security incident gives recreational drone pilots a needed reminder about safety.
Management
The Incredibly Simple Trick to Effective Work Email
Keep it in the subject line and use the word "urgent."
Route Fifty
Police Department Offers Simple Idea to Make In-Person Craigslist Sales Safe
Local law enforcement agencies could easily replicate what police in Lowell, Michigan, are doing.
Management
Obamacare Nears Enrollment Coverage Goal
More than 9.5 million people have signed up for insurance.
Employee Policy