Employee Policy

Marijuana policy complicates cyber hiring at FBI

Marijuana and federal employment don't mix, but the FBI may be trying to find a way around that.

Nextgov

Personnel Reform and Better Technology Are Intrinsically Linked

It isn't enough to ask employees to do more with less -- they must do things differently.

Defense One

After Benghazi, Specialized Crisis Response Teams Are Now the ‘New Normal’

In the wake of the Benghazi attack, the Pentagon realized it needed a smaller, more agile footprint in North Africa. By Ben Watson

Management

FBI Director: Don't Let Weed Stop You from Applying to the FBI

Increasingly outdated anti-marijuana policy is complicating the bureau's efforts to fight cyber crime.

Management

NTSB Reveals Two Near Midair Plane Collisions in Two Days

In one of the incidents, planes were flying at heights assigned by air traffic control.

Management

Shinseki, Hagel Make a Surprise Visit to Congress as VA Scandal Intensifies

Trip to the Hill comes as several congressional Republicans call for the Veterans Affairs secretary's resignation.

Defense One

Four DARPA Projects That Could Be Bigger Than The Internet

The multiple applications of the military’s mad science projects. By Patrick Tucker

Management

How Agencies Can Get More From Their Employees Despite Budget Cuts

Chief human capital officers recommend changes to workforce management.

Management

The 10 Public Housing Authority Officials Paid the Most from Federal Coffers

Some top PHA officials earned more than the cap of $155,500 last year in federally-funded salary and bonus because of a loophole in the law.

Management

Hiring Managers: Stop Trying to Grow Pineapples in Alaska

Recruiting smart people who aren’t a cultural fit is a pretty stupid idea.

Management

Army Contracting Command Failed to Spot $100M in Overbilling

Northrop Grumman and DynCorp violated wage rules in anti-terrorism work, watchdog finds.

Management

Some Public Housing Authorities Exploit Pay Cap Through Bonuses

Data shows all PHAs complied with $155,500 federally-funded salary cap in 2013, but some doled out more in bonuses through law’s loophole.

Defense One

Why Is Shinseki Refusing More Authority To Fire VA Employees?

Under pressure to clean house, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki says a House bill that gives him more power to fire bad employees goes too far. By Stephanie Gaskell

Management

Threatening to Fire Workers Doesn’t Make Them More Productive

It's harder to do your job when all you can think of is having to find another one.

Nextgov

Women Are Still Scarce in IT Leadership Roles

Researchers expect a decline in female CIOs will reverse in coming years.

Management

Health Agencies Accused of Ethical Misconduct with Watchdog Agency

Accusations say officials at those agencies worked too closely with their oversight organization.

Management

Business Travelers: The Complete Guide to Fighting Jet Lag

There’s no definitive cure, but you can mitigate the effects with these tips.

Defense

White House Pledges to Stop Using Vaccines as Cover for Spying

Previously the CIA used vaccination programs as part of a campaign to track down Osama Bin Laden.

Management

GSA Awards Professional Services Contracts to 74 Companies

OASIS vehicle designed to reduce duplication across government.

Nextgov

Survey: Abuse of Network Access Privileges Is Rampant

Agencies are more concerned about insiders leaking citizens’ and partner organizations’ information than their own business data.