Management
Deval Patrick Says He Won't Run for President in 2016
The governor of Massachusetts added that Hillary Clinton should shed the "inevitability" label: "I just think people read inevitability as entitlement."
Management
The Happier Workplace
Office spaces will change as more employees are able to decide when—and where—they are the most productive.
Oversight
Spending, Immigration, and Tax Fights Will Dominate Final Days of 113th Congress
A standoff over how or whether to defund President Obama's executive order lies ahead before lawmakers adjourn.
Management
United Nations Torture Report Slams American Judicial System
“There are numerous areas where there are things that should be changed to be fully compliant,” says the paper.
Nextgov
Now Parking Lots Near Retailers Are Getting Hacked
Customer banking data affected during payment system breach at firm known as Standard Parking.
Management
The Power of Displaying Passion for Your Work
Turn up the volume, but remember, it's not about you.
Employee Policy
GAO report compares OSC, DOL performance on USERRA cases
The Office of Special Counsel did a better job than the Department of Labor in helping veterans at federal agencies gain favorable results in their Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act complaints, according to a Government Accountability Office report released last week.
Retirement
Service members must make change to Roth TSP deductions
An upcoming change in the Defense Finance and Accounting Service's myPay will require active duty members of the Army, Air Force and Navy to designate Roth Thrift Savings Plan contributions as a percentage of pay—rather than a dollar amount.
Benefits
VA expands eligibility for care related to military sexual trauma
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Dec. 1 announced it has expanded mental health care eligibility for veterans who suffered sexual assault or sexual harassment during their military service.
Route Fifty
Pennsylvania County Makes Big Payroll Mistake
‘Human error’ forces local officials to scramble the day after Thanksgiving.
Management
A New Business Strategy: Treating Employees Well
While some companies squeeze staff to make more money, a growing number are testing the theory that they can have both profits and happy workers.
Management
Is Obama's Order Going to Turn Into The Next Amnesty?
President Obama's move to legalize millions of immigrants isn't a conclusion—it's likely to be the start of even more changes.
Management
Toys That Help Kids Become Global Leaders
Because we're preparing our children for a workplace that none of us can imagine.
Nextgov
Hackers Blackmail Sony Pictures, Feed Pill Addictions and Bankrupt Small Mexican Town
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
New Ways to Think About Hiring, Managing and Leading
Preparing for tomorrow's federal workforce.
Nextgov
US Marshals Migrate from BlackBerrys to iPhones
The Marshals also are testing a small number of Windows 8 tablets and Android-based smartphones.
Tech
Nearly Half a Million People Enrolled in Obamacare Coverage in the First Week
The number is a vast improvement over last year's launch.
Management
IRS Faulted for Efforts to Curb Phony Tax Refunds to Prisoners
Watchdog wants better communication with state corrections bodies.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Threatens Veto Over Tax Deal Including a Bigger Mass Transit Benefit
White House raises concerns over other provisions that support corporate interests.
Pay & Benefits