Federal Drive
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The idea of pay for performance has appeal in the federal workplace. But is it true? American University professor Bob Tobias is skeptical.
September 18, 2020 -
A new Securities and Exchange Commission measure may limit payouts whistleblowers receive as a result of tips about corporate malfeasance.
September 18, 2020 -
Writing effective comments on proposed federal regulations is an art form. Steptoe & Johnson law firm partner Matt Kulkin had some advice.
September 18, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast: A former defense contractor is sentenced to prison for fraud and bribery. The Census Bureau’s IT infrastructure has performed better than officials expected. And the Air Force improves its policy for nursing mothers to improve retention.
September 18, 2020 -
So many of my former sources' kids are now in the market, I'm declaring a trend.
September 18, 2020 -
The National Armaments Consortium has a new way of working with the Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium, a group sponsored by the Secretary of Defense aimed at better and faster prototyping.
September 17, 2020 -
For the first time in a couple of dozen blue moons, Congress may not pass the National Defense Authorization Act before the end of the fiscal year. The House and Senate versions have some politically serious differences.
September 17, 2020 -
Some agencies will have to continue to take it on themselves to improve the personnel recruitment and hiring practices everyone professes to hate.
September 17, 2020