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
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.
Management
National Park Service Will Start Promoting Historic LGBT Sites
Panel of 18 scholars will recommend places.
Management
3 Must-Do’s for Leading Through Change
When restructuring gets tough, real managers don’t run and hide.
Nextgov
VA’s Convoluted Patient Scheduling Starts with a ‘Helpline’ Call
Data collected on one computer was printed out for re-entry into another system, often months later.
Nextgov
Sexual Harassment and Bullying at VA Phoenix Medical Facilities?
IG investigating complaints.
Pay & Benefits
A Special Sick Leave Bank for Disabled Vets?
Proposal would help new feds who are disabled veterans attend mandatory medical appointments without burning up sick leave.
Management
Senator Wants to Make It Easier to Sue VA Employees, Take Their Money
Republican’s proposal also would remove red tape from firing workers involved in latest scandal.
Management
The Burning Leadership Question: Are You a Flame or an Ember?
It may not be flashy, but moral character trumps charisma.
Management
Census Faces Pressure from Both Chambers of Congress and Both Political Parties
House may vote this week to make mandatory community survey voluntary.
Nextgov
Federal IT Reform Could Mean Bonuses for Procurement Staff
House-approved FITARA includes "monetary incentives" that aren’t in the Senate bill.
Management