Management

Who is Sloan Gibson, the New Acting Head of VA?

The former banking and nonprofit executive doesn’t have much experience in the federal government.

Defense

Here's What's in the Benghazi Chapter of Hillary Clinton's New Book

A substantial portion is clearly meant to address ongoing committee hearings convened by the GOP-led House of Representatives.

Defense

Eric Shinseki Is Out at the VA, Says Obama

The Veterans Affairs secretary submitted his resignation to the president on Friday.

Management

Senior Execs at the Veterans Health Administration Won't Get a Bonus This Year

Outgoing VA chief Shinseki announces the bonus ban during a speech apologizing for failures at veterans health care facilities.

Management

Air Force Wants to Boost Global Strike Command's Clout

Move comes in response to a series of ethics lapses in the nuclear sector.

Management

Why Public Executives Need Both Talent and the Elusive Team Chemistry

Even your top players are only as the group’s best effort.

Management

Is It Constitutional to Make VA Execs At-Will Employees?

Experts say bipartisan bill to remove due process could spell the end of the civil service.

Management

John Boehner: No Decision on VA Chief Shinseki

'Is him resigning going to get us to the bottom of the problem?' the speaker asked, as many of his members called for Shinseki’s resignation.

Management

The Effectiveness of Doing Nothing as a Leader

You might be shocked to see what your team can do without you.

Pay & Benefits

Taxes: Past, Present and Future

What is your tax burden likely to be in retirement?

Management

Firing Federal Employees Isn’t Easy, But It Can Be Done

Revisiting the myth of the bulletproof fed amid the growing scandal at the Veterans Affairs Department.

Management

Uncertainty Surrounding the Sequester Made a Measurable Difference Even on the Local Level

Watchdog details impacts including larger elementary school classrooms and less-frequent health facility inspections.

Nextgov

The Link Between STEM Training and Civil Rights

Sixty years after a landmark Supreme Court decision, education in the United States remains separate and unequal for many.

Nextgov

Should You Need a License to Practice Cybersecurity?

The government should sponsor a national body to ensure cyber professionals are qualified for their jobs, a military expert says.

Management

VA Official: There Are No Secret Waiting Lists

While admitting problems, a Veteran Affairs official tells a House committee that Phoenix officials were just trying to improve access to care.