Policy
Pay Changes and Other Things You Missed Over the Holidays
Here’s what you need to know to catch up.
Policy
House Passes Trio of Bills to Bolster STEM Workforce
The bills aim to boost women, veterans and others under-represented in tech fields.
Digital Government
There's a Trick to Getting Entitled Employees to Stop Complaining and Do Their Jobs
It has everything to do with who shares the instructions.
Emerging Tech
Only One iPhone Feature Matters if You’re Trying to Decrease Stress
Siri is here to help.
Digital Government
In 2018 You Don't Need More Exercise—You Need to Move More
Here are a few ideas to counteract the desk life.
Digital Government
Stop Procrastinating With a Research-Backed Mental Visualization Exercise
This technique isn’t just for chronic procrastinators.
Digital Government
Employers Are Looking for Job Candidates in the Wrong Places
Colleges don't have all the recruits people need.
Digital Government
The Year of the Civil Servant
Never before have the roles of government workers taken on such significance. But there could be consequences to using their power to undermine the administration.
Digital Government
Feds Avoid Shutdown, But Larger Threat Looms in the New Year
Cuts to federal employees' pay and benefits could serve to offset funding boosts in a spending deal.
Policy
Hoyer: Republicans Still Don't Have the Votes on Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Democratic lawmakers decry GOP inaction on spending negotiations, while union officials note lack of communication.
Policy
Congress on Collision Course Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
"Puntagon" bill to fund defense for a full year but non-defense for one month is a nonstarter, Democrats say.
Digital Government
Yoga Poses You Can Do at Work for Your Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
Your muscles are stiff and achey from hunching over a keyboard.
Digital Government
All the Key Department of Homeland Security Positions Trump Has Left Unfilled
From the department’s chief of staff to literally every leadership position in its “Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction” office.
Digital Government
GAO: Agencies Have Untapped Tricks to Fill Tech Jobs
Special payment programs can help close the salary gap between private- and public-sector tech jobs.
Digital Government
A Checklist for When It's Time to Quit a Job, From the Ethics Chief Who Walked Out Under Trump
Shaub served under three presidents. He resigned in July, six months before the expected end of his term.
Digital Government
The 20% Rule of Time Management Can Turn Chaos Into Creative Genius
Try not to pre-plan every minute of your life.
Digital Government
Agencies May Want to Think Neuro-Differently About the Cyber Workforce
A French company has been placing IT consultants with Asperger’s syndrome in government positions. Could it work in the U.S.?
Policy
5 Tech Issues Congress Wants GAO to Keep an Eye On
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee provided five new directives to the Government Accountability Office related to ensuring the government maximizes its tech investments.
Digital Government
Yes, The Security Clearance Backlog is Getting Worse
The Government Accountability Office also found there's not a plan to reverse it.
Artificial Intelligence