Ideas
Compliance Isn’t Security—But It Helps
For more secure networks, federal IT teams should balance compliance exercises with risk management strategies.
Digital Government
Iceland Has a Simple Solution for Closing Gender Pay Gap: Make It Illegal
“We need to make sure that men and women enjoy equal opportunity in the workplace."
Digital Government
Four Small Changes That Will Improve Your Career in 2018
These changes could make a big difference in productivity.
Digital Government
These Three Strategies Can Help You Master Any Subject
For everyone looking to learn better in 2018
Digital Government
How to Politely Decline Giving Professional Advice for Free
If Oprah can say "no," so can you.
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