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.
Nextgov
After 6 Years, VA Has Added Just One Name to Eye Injury Database
The joint Defense-VA registry was ordered by Congress in 2008.
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.
Nextgov
VA Failed to Protect Critical Computer Systems, Audit Finds
Department servers and networks lack vital security protections.
Management
The Effectiveness of Doing Nothing as a Leader
You might be shocked to see what your team can do without you.
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.
Management
Defense Spending Bill Calls for 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops
House panel begins work Friday on the fiscal 2015 appropriations bill.
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.
Oversight
A Running List of Everyone Who Wants VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to 'Move On'
Both Republicans and Democrats have expressed their disapproval.
Management
We Might Have Learned About the VA Scandal Sooner
The Obama administration has cracked down on whistleblowers.
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