Commentary
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Wednesday was terrible. But we've survived worse days in the nation's history.
January 08, 2021 -
Making the Capitol more remote is not the answer to the breach.
January 07, 2021 -
The TSP has some of the lowest administrative fees in the business, which, over time, can boost the account balance significantly. So why leave, ever?
January 07, 2021 -
Especially considering the year we just snuck out of, now is a better time than ever to take some time to sit down and think about your long term plans.
January 06, 2021 -
The recent emergence of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification initiative essentially ups the ante for its Defense Industrial Base.
January 05, 2021 -
Despite the fact that 2020 was an exceptional, dangerous, horrible year in so many ways, lots of us learned to cope. Some to thrive.
January 05, 2021 -
Federal employees, Representatives, Senators, judges, political appointees, and the President and Vice President of the United States take an oath of office. So what does taking an oath mean? Why even do it?
January 04, 2021 -
With working capital funds, maybe agencies can finally close the service gap with industry.
January 04, 2021 -
President Trump has had, to say the least, a rocky relationship with the federal community. But after the dust settles, will feds end up being better off?
December 31, 2020 -
Discussing federal compliance with mandated standards isn’t a thrilling prospect for most businesses. But since the Defense Department relies on over 300,000 companies and subcontractors to maintain operations, it’s of massive import.
December 30, 2020 -
If you are even THINKING about retiring next year, you’ve got some homework to do.
December 30, 2020 -
The pivot to remote telework has brought significant challenges, but it also presents the opportunity to accelerate government IT transformation to a more efficient, flexible and secure operating posture.
December 29, 2020 -
The disappointments associated with federal workers' lower pay raises this year pale in comparison to the challenges that many in the private sector are wrestling with.
December 29, 2020 -
Suing everyone in sight might tempt, but it won't improve cybersecurity.
December 28, 2020 -
Here’s the choice: Money or quality of life. Maybe not much of a choice if getting a smaller salary in return for a less hectic environment would actually be stressful. Whatever, work-at-home feds may soon…
December 24, 2020