Management
Why Vague Feedback is So Destructive and What to Do About It
When feedback is not specific and behavioral, it’s not actionable.
News
Complaints After the Presidential Emergency Alert: Hatch Act Confusion, Technical Troubles and More
The FCC received dozens of complaints after the Oct. 3 message was sent to Americans' phones.
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Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down Death Penalty
The justices found racial bias in the imposition of capital punishment by juries.
Management
U.S. Political Division Is Only Going To Get Worse
Think political polarization is bad? Not only is it the worst it's been, but things don't look like they're going to get better anytime soon.
Nextgov
DHS Funds Airport Navigation App that Guides You from Check-in to Gate
It also allows federal agencies to send messages to passengers in real time.
News
Hope for Reforming Government in Polarized Times?
Margaret Weichert says she values the advice of former OMB deputy directors for management.
Nextgov
Firing Isn’t the Only Option for Holding Leaders Accountable for Cyber Lapses, Federal CISO Says
The administration will likely be discreet about disciplinary actions.
Pay & Benefits
Pop Quiz: Can You Tell Truth From Fiction in Federal Retirement?
Test your knowledge of retirement facts.
Management
EPA Search for Pruitt-Cited Climate Studies Comes Up Dry
FOIA suit by nonprofit employees group produces only letter to Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration to Create New Pay Systems for Some Federal Jobs
OPM will also expedite hiring for some occupations.
Route Fifty
'Opportunity Zones' on Agenda for Trump, Kanye West Meeting
The new economic development program is of interest to state and local leaders.
Management
Defense Contractor That Posed As Small Business Forfeits $7.8 Million
Army investigators uncover false claim by Arena Event Services.
Management
Breaking Through Government’s Time Warp
In five years, the framework of government’s salary system will be 100 years old.
Defense
Curtailing Korean Exercises Comes at a Price, Says USMC Commandant
Gen. Neller says training on the Korean peninsula is an integral — if not quite irreplaceable — part of Marine readiness.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirees to Receive Biggest COLA Boost in Years
CSRS retirees will get 2.8 percent increase.
Tech
Scientists: Pentagon’s Plant-Virus Research Could Endanger World’s Food Supply
But the Defense Department responds that new ways are needed to harden crops against coming natural and manmade threats.
Tech
The Sudden, Shocking Growth of Hurricane Michael
In little more than a day, a Category 1 storm became a “worst-case scenario” Category 4.
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Staggering Damage as Michael Plows Through Florida Communities
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Mass. governor: State Police shouldn’t destroy payroll documents … an ‘antsy-pantsy’ mayor in Vermont; and a Utah transit budget boost.
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Outgoing Colorado and Ohio Governors Riff on Economic and Education Policy
Govs. John Hickenlooper and John Kasich appeared together at an event focused on “forgotten Americans.”
Management