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.
Nextgov
Agencies Graded B- on Mobility
Many federal managers say their agencies aren't taking full advantage of mobile technologies, study finds.
Defense
Hillary Clinton's 'Wicked' Iraq Problem
Potential presidential candidate is stuck between war-weary Democrats and hawkish Republicans eager to paint her as weak.
Oversight
Did the IRS Really Lose Lois Lerner's Emails? Let a Special Prosecutor Find Them.
Obama needs to address this 'phony scandal' and the public trust with real transparency.
Management
Can We Create a High Quality Government?
Improving the culture of federal service would be an essential step.
Employee Policy
Creating a culture of accountability
No one in a leadership position wants to hear bad news, that programs or polices are not working as expected, or that irregularities and deceptive practices are undermining an organization's mission, reputation and bottom line. But smart leaders know they need to hear this.
Financial Planning
Bill would give tax break to feds in combat zones
Proposed legislation would grant federal employees working in combat zones the same tax credit military personnel currently get.
Benefits
Senate bill likely to draw more vets into VA health care system, CBO says
A Senate bill aimed at improving veterans' access to care at the Department of Veterans Affairs could carry a hefty price tag, according to a preliminary assessment of one portion of the bill by the Congressional Budget Office.
Pay
Labor Dept. moves to raise minimum wage for federal contract workers
The Labor Department last week announced a proposed rule that will raise the minimum wage for workers on federal service and construction contracts to $10.10 an hour.
Defense One
Will Sgt. Bergdahl Stay in the Army?
Amid questions of whether or not Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl left his post in 2009, the Army makes plans for him to stay. By Molly O’Toole
Defense One
The Pros and Cons of U.S. Drone Strikes in Iraq
The easiest option against ISIS politically might also be the least effective. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
The FBI Is Getting Its Own, Personal 3D Printer for Studying Bombs
One Stratasys Objet24 desktop-sized machine will be delivered to Quantico for forensic analysis of IEDs.
Management
Why Some Air Traffic Controllers Are Too Tired to Safely Navigate Planes
New report recommends overhaul of FAA’s hiring and scheduling procedures.
Management
Pentagon Ranks Top Suppliers to Spark Competition Among Contractors
Move is part of ongoing bid to improve acquisition.
Nextgov
Hackers Hit Tweetdeck, Eat Chinese Food and Expose an STD
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
How I Lead: Behind the Scenes So Others Can Succeed
A conversation with workforce manager Cherlyn ‘Sunny’ Hester.
Nextgov
An Extra 14 Percent Keeps Cyber Pros at State -- Just Don't Call It a Bonus
Incentive program helps the department retain cyber talent.
Management
Labor Gets Ready to Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Secretary says the boost slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2015, will improve government services.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Give Civilian Employees in Combat Zones Tax Break
Reintroduced legislation aims to create benefit parity between civilians and military personnel working in dangerous places.
Defense One