Oversight
E-Mail Preservation Bill Clears House
National Archives would be required to tighten rules at White House and agencies, 46 percent of which print out and file paper copies of email.
Management
The Air Force Wants More Commercial Companies Working AI Projects
Defense leaders issue a new call to industry after a study finds just two of 100 top AI firms have Pentagon contracts.
Insights
Balancing Mobility and Security
The past several years have seen unprecedented focus on mobility and wireless access across the federal government — and it's up to agencies to devise policies that marry state-of-the-art tools with robust data security. To explore how effectively agencies are accomplishing this goal, Government Business Council polled a random sample of 158 federal employees in March 2018.
Insights
How Connected Are You?
The federal workforce increasingly depends on fast, uninterrupted access to work materials and information — so how effectively are organizations accommodating these needs? To answer this question, Government Business Council polled a random sample of 148 federal employees in March 2018.
Nextgov
Bill to Block Feds' Personal Email, Social Media Access Advances
The bill would authorize agency leaders to block any website for cybersecurity reasons without negotiating with unions.
Management
How to Keep Your High Performers Happy
Plus, ways to prevent toxic workers from corrupting your team.
Defense
The White House Transcript Is Missing the Most Explosive Part of the Trump–Putin Press Conference
It’s not clear whether the omission was intended, but the meaning of a key exchange is dramatically altered as a result.
Management
The Decision-Making Style That Helps Leaders Survive Can Also Thwart Their Legacy
Consider Merkel and May.
Management
Will Quitting Social Media Hurt My Career?
As a young person, I worry that employers expect me to have a presence on social media.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'Would' or 'Wouldn't?'
President Donald Trump clarified his remarks about Russian 2016 election meddling.
Management
Scientists Hate the EPA’s ‘Strengthening Science’ Rule
Dozens of research and medical groups oppose the proposal, which began under former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
Oversight
House Panel Advances Bills to Streamline Firing, Reduce Employee Protections
Legislation aims to make it easier for managers to deal with poor performers; critics say provisions will undermine due process and hurt employees.
Route Fifty
California Isn’t Expecting Policy Changes Under the New EPA Head
The court battle over the state’s strong fuel economy standards is still on.
Route Fifty
Summer Food Programs Face Challenges in Rural Areas
Paperwork, administrative burdens and transportation issues can lead to lower participation among children in rural areas, experts said at a House subcommittee hearing.
Management
Trump’s Performance With Putin Creates a Career Dilemma for His Aides
The president’s deferential posture toward Russia highlights his staffers’ lack of influence.
Management
Barack Obama Breaks His Silence
The former president finally did what his supporters have waited for him to do since Donald Trump became president. He spoke up.
Management
VA Defends Expedited Firing Law Amid Accusations It's Creating 'Cultural Fear'
Lawmakers express bipartisan concern VA is overstepping its disciplinary mandate.
Management
If Your Weapons Aren’t Cyber-Hardened, Expect to Lose Pentagon Contracts
The Pentagon intends to start assessing its weapons’ resistance to hacks, instead of leaving that to manufacturers.
Nextgov
Pentagon Wants to Move Some Cyber Defense Operations to the Cloud
The Defense Department’s considering a cloud extension of its Acropolis system, which it describes as “where we fight” in cyberspace.
Management