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Remote Workers Log More Hours, More Engaged Than In-Office Peers
More good news for federal agencies that are embracing telework.
Management
Having a Bigger Desk Can Make You More Dishonest
People with large desks are more likely to cheat, steal money, or break traffic rules.
Defense
African Terrorist Threat Not Far From Obama’s Mind
President's trip is focused on increased trade and development, but terrorist and extremist groups see growing opportunities in Africa too.
Defense
US Ambassador to China Visits Tibet Amid Wave of Self-Immolations
This is the first visit by an American ambassador to the region since 2010.
Defense
The CIA's Plan to Put an End to Their Leaking Problem
The agency's new campaign to stop leaks...was leaked.
Management
How to Improve Productivity With Diet and Exercise
What you can learn from the Johnson & Johnson's workout program.
Management
GAO Gets Tough on Obama Implementation of Performance Act
OMB still reviewing recommendations for guidance on tax expenditures.
Defense
Analysis: The Case Against Universal National Service
A one-size-fits-all program could never be implemented justly.
Nextgov
Too Much Collaboration Is Hurting Productivity
Some of that new technology aimed at fostering innovation could be a bad thing.
Nextgov
No Red Phone Ever Connected the White House to Moscow
Another case of 'direct access' not being quite what you first thought.
Oversight
Where Are All the Watchdogs?
Lawmaker takes issue with a 1,988-day vacancy in the State Dept.'s IG office.
Oversight
Senate Prepares for a Fight Over Sequestration
Democrats and Republicans divided over federal spending.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What is the Sexuality of the Constitution?
Stephen Colbert reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.
Management
5 Trends Driving Government's Addiction to Evidence
These five things are changing the performance paradigm.
Defense
Marines Could Cut 8,000 Troops If Sequestration Sticks Around
It’s unclear whether the reduction would affect civilian jobs.
News
Taxpayer Advocate’s Solution to Scandal
Targeting conservatives violated 8 of 10 tenets of proposed Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
Tech
IRS Under Fire Again, for Handling of IT Contract Fraud Case
Agency deputy tells oversight panel her team is likely to cancel part of the larger software deal.
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