Management
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Is Stepping Down
The president made the announcement, fittingly, during a Carney press briefing.
Nextgov
Hackers Conquer Security Firm, Hijack iPhones and Trawl a Supercomputer
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Women as Mentors: Squashing the Queen Bee Myth
Many want to share their knowledge but are rarely asked.
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.
Retirement
Phased retirement rules may come later this year
The Office of Personnel Management said it is hoping to roll out final regulations for phased retirement by the end of fiscal 2014.
Employee Policy
VA's Shinseki steps down
Shortly after publicly taking responsibility for problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs on May 30, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki tendered his resignation as leader of the organization.
Pay
AFGE, Bureau of Prisons ink new labor pact
The American Federation of Government Employees announced that its Council of Prisons Locals (CPL) has entered a new contract with the Bureau of Prisons.
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