Latest ""
Senior intel official sexually harassed woman at work, report finds
The overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said.
Dear Bureaucrat, Will a new boss let me improve things?
There are two leadership styles: “transformational” and “transactional.” Here's how to spot them, and what they mean for your job.
By David S. Reed, Center for Public Administrators
Petition calls for a new postmaster that opposes privatization
A coalition of federal and community organizations want to ensure that the next postmaster general will fight to keep the U.S. Postal Service a public entity.
By Jessie Bur
Cyber incidents at the Labor Dept. were poorly reported
An agency inspector general annual review of DoL cybersecurity practices found flaws in reporting personal info breaches.
By Andrew Eversden
EPA needs to better calculate the value of time off
Agencies can award both money and extra time off to feds that demonstrate exemplary service, but that time-off award still comes with a cost.
By Jessie Bur
How the congressional workplace can better address harassment
The office responsible for enforcing legislative fair employment and safe workplaces has more to do to ensure it tackles harassment and discrimination, according to the Government Accountability Office.
By Jessie Bur
How good is the government at threat information sharing?
Cybersecurity officials constantly talk about information sharing as integral to good cybersecurity. But are they actually capable of doing it?
By Andrew Eversden
Rejection as a springboard to success
Rejection can be used as a tool for feds to empower their careers.
By Lily Whiteman
Common retirement planning mistakes to avoid
Federal employees face many potential pitfalls in planning for their eventual retirement.
By Mike Miles
Insight Is 2020: What feds should watch for in the new year
Many of the issues and initiatives that featured prominently in 2019 have the potential to carry over into the new year. Here are some of the major sticking points feds should keep an eye on.
By Jessie Bur and Andrew Eversden
The IRS security measures that taxpayers don’t like
A watchdog found that the IRS needs to strike a balance between good cybersecurity and user experience.
By Andrew Eversden