People
Talk about an easy way to improve your organization’s performance!
Steve Kelman details a recent experiment "whose results should be of interest to every federal manager."
People
Obama budget would boost feds' pay 1.6 percent
The average federal pay raise for fiscal 2016 was 1.3 percent.
Digital Government
No BYOD for Census workers
The Census Bureau has decided against letting enumerators use their own mobile devices for the 2020 count.
Digital Government
The performance measures that managers hate
For metric-based management, Steve Kelman argues, it's important that the measures not be specified from on high.
People
OPM status page is the place to be during the blizzard
In the aftermath of a historic snowstorm, traffic on OPM's Current Status page soared as federal workers checked to see whether their offices were open.
Cybersecurity
OPM adds new cyber education program for feds and families
The federal government is looking to fill its own cybersecurity needs by offering discounted online degree programs.
Cybersecurity
Three more agencies hiring for cyber leader jobs
NASA, USDA's inspector general and VA are seeking to fill senior IT positions, adding to the growing list of IT job openings in government.
People
How to take control of federal performance management
Six steps human capital officers can take to improve performance at agencies.
Digital Government
Office etiquette? There's a bot for that.
Slackbots offer a new way for agencies to guide employees' workplace conversations, but there are limits to bots' ability to save people from uncomfortable confrontations.
People
You can never start a transition too early
The wheels are in motion for the next handoff of presidential power in 2017, and while government has plenty to do, outside partnerships are forming a key part of the "let's not mess this transition up" coalition.
Acquisition
House panel to move on IT, workforce measures
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plans to mark up new legislation on IT security, personnel and contracting.
People
To improve your personal productivity, pay attention to attention management
Steve Kelman suggests that managers need to start with their own overloads.
People
A New Year's resolution: Help yourself by helping others
Steve Kelman cites new research that offers yet another reason for managers to encourage a spirit of generosity.
Cybersecurity
Audit finds Navy installations still vulnerable
Navy officials did not properly tap the National Crime Information Center when screening certain contractors, the IG concluded in a November report that was released in full on Dec. 18.
Digital Government
A bot named for a 'West Wing' character helps onboard 18F's new hires
18F developed a Slack bot named Dolores Landingham that's helping to ease the transition for new employees.
People
Executive order pushes SES overhaul
The White House issued sweeping requirements that will affect the entire professional life cycle of federal leaders.
People
18F, Digital Service are here to stay, CIO says
The new in-house IT consultancies at GSA and OMB will likely outlast the Obama administration, according to federal CIO Tony Scott.
People
Feds' job satisfaction on the rise
Federal employee job satisfaction rose to 58.1 out of 100 in the Partnership for Public Service's annual rankings, but IT specialists have the lowest score.
People
Connolly, Meadows: We're on your side with FITARA
Legislators urge agency leaders to weigh in on the best ways to implement (and grade) IT reform efforts.
People