Management
Why Bonuses Should Be Part of the Solution at VA
The prospect of financial rewards reinforces accountability.
Defense
Benghazi May Not Ruin Hillary Clinton's Chances of Becoming President
Security insiders also say the Bergdahl prisoner exchange will have no impact on the terrorist threat.
Defense
President Obama to Deploy Troops to Protect the Baghdad Embassy
Hagel has ordered an aircraft carrier and at least two other U.S. ships to the Persian Gulf.
Nextgov
Sorry, You Can’t Really Escape the NSA
The idea of becoming 'NSA-proof' is 'just silly,' technologist says.
Oversight
How Obama Lost the War in Iraq Before Taking Office
Militants are moving through Iraq and Barack Obama lost the war a long time ago.
Insights
Inside Federal Cybersecurity
The Obama Administration has called for agencies to develop more holistic cybersecurity, but where do managers begin?
Employee Policy
A surprising new job announcement trend
At the Resume Place, we found dozens of job listings touting resume limits instead of traditional closing dates. Amazingly, the most popular limit seems to be only 50 resumes.
Employee Policy
Tattoos complicate cyber candidates' advancement chances
Are tattoos hobbling the Army's cyber force?
Benefits
OPM issues guidance on transgender health coverage
The Office of Personnel Management has issued guidance to Federal Employees Health Benefits insurers that opens the way for carriers to provide coverage for sex-change surgeries.
Nextgov
Can Your Agency's CIO Stop a Project That Isn’t Performing?
Federal chief information officers often lack the authority to do their jobs, GAO says.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton's Hardest Choice Still Lies Ahead
As her book tour kicks off, she can decide whether the high personal costs of a presidential campaign are worth it.
Nextgov
FBI Orders 26,500 Licenses for Software to Guard Samsung Galaxy S5s
The bureau seeks vendor who can provide Samsung Knox licenses for use on Samsung Galaxy S5.
Oversight
Whistleblower Advocates Praise Senate-Passed Intel Reforms
Bill would codify and expand protections from a 2012 presidential directive.
Defense
Here Comes the Army Investigation Into Bowe Bergdahl's Capture
Don't expect any fast answers.
News
Vanity Portraits: Not Much of a Drain on the Budget
It turns out agencies don’t spend much on paintings of their leaders.
Defense
Kerry Is Open to Talks With Iran as Situation Worsens in Iraq
Situation has given Iran and the U.S. a common enemy.
Pay & Benefits
Appeals Process for TRICARE Claims is Fair, But Long
Report finds that Defense agreed with independent hearing officer’s decisions in 85 percent of cases over five years.
Management
Executive Order Will Ban Contractors from Discriminating Against Gay Employees
Plan is to pressure Congress to pass broader law applying to employers nationwide, according to reports.
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