Pay & Benefits
Obama Looks to TSP to Create New Retirement Savings Plan for Americans
The president’s myRA proposal is modeled on the G Fund.
Management
The Easiest Way to Fight Procrastination
You've got to divide your tasks into pairs—one good, one bad—and reward yourself for the nuisance.
Management
GSA Official Will Leave Agency in March
Public Buildings Service chief Dorothy Robyn cites frustrations with Congress as one reason for departure.
Defense One
One Map That Shows What America’s Spies Are Worried About
There’s hardly a spot on the globe that the intelligence community isn’t tracking. Here’s a map that shows the top concerns for U.S. spies. By Kedar Pavgi
Management
Changing Your Office Layout Affects Its (Bacterial) Culture
There are way more bacteria in your office than people, so make sure you pick a good crowd.
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31 Percent of Feds Will Be Eligible to Retire by 2017
Report calls for broader workforce planning efforts to keep mission-critical areas fully staffed.
Defense
Analysis: What Obama Should Have Said About Cory Remsburg
The president praised the American spirit. He ought to have also highlighted the risks of long, costly wars.
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Pentagon Chief Tester: F-35 Software Remains Seriously Flawed
The fighter aircraft could not conduct operational missions today, report finds.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Republican Open Mic Night
Members of the GOP had more than one response to the State of the Union.
Management
Feel Like Your Work Doesn't Matter?
We can’t all be neurosurgeons, but there are ways to make your job more meaningful.
Employee Policy
No vote on postal reform bill
A Senate committee this week postponed consideration of a postal reform bill after committee members were unable to resolve several key issues and proceed with the mark- up of the legislation.
Retirement
Number of retirement-eligible employees rising sharply
In several years time, nearly one-third of career federal employees will be eligible to retire, according to a new report released Wednesday by the Government Accountability Office.
Employee Policy
System lets vets, service members file education benefits complaints
Six departments and agencies have banded together to launch a new online complaint system that lets veterans, service members and families provide feedback on problems with educational institutions that receive funding from federal military and veterans educational benefits programs.
Pay & Benefits
DHS Ends Extra Overtime for Many Employees
Decision comes after scandal exposed abuse of perk.
Defense One
Do the Military’s Nuclear Operators Need More Incentives?
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wants to reform the troubled nuclear enterprise. Could more incentives and recognition help turn things around? By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
The 10 Types of Toxic People to Avoid
To be your best you must surround yourself with the best.
Oversight
After Contentious Debate, Senate Panel Delays Postal Reform Vote
Senators appear close to reaching a deal, but still are sorting through final details.
News
Navigating a 'Difficult Triangle' of Security Clearance Interests
Former federal procurement policy chief Joe Jordan speaks out on a coming review of clearance procedures.
Oversight
Fire Intelligence Chief, Lawmakers Say
White House rebuffs allegation from some House members that James Clapper lied to Congress.
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