Management
Ask EIG: 5 Steps to Stop a New Appointee From Killing Your Project
How can we avoid new leaders disrupting existing plans and momentum?
Defense
Agencies Rev Up to Monitor Hurricane Sandy Relief Spending
OMB sets deadlines for plans on controlling against improper payments.
Defense
Military Services Start to Outline Furlough Exemptions
Army officials expect guidance coming in the coming week, spokesman says.
Nextgov
Do Recent College Grads Abuse Technology? HR Pros Think So
Report faults young employees for texting at inappropriate times and using Facebook and Twitter excessively.
Pay & Benefits
Unions Bargain for Voluntary Furloughs
Those opting for unpaid leave forfeit some protections, and it may not help colleagues anyway, OPM warns.
Management
Postal Service Should Consider Larger Role for Private Sector, Report Says
NAPA withholds judgment on cost-cutting proposal, says major questions remain unanswered.
Oversight
Legislation Would Scrap Annual Budget Process
Lawmakers seek to move Congress to a two-year cycle to give agencies more fiscal certainty.
Defense
Arlington National Cemetery Civilians Exempted From Furloughs
Budget cuts still hurt cemetery operations and investment, lawmakers told.
Oversight
Nope, Obama Didn't Share Keystone Decision with House Republicans
The president chose not to reveal how he planned to decide on a highly controversial issue to a group of political opponents.
Oversight
Crisis Budgeting Creates an 'Uncertainty Tax,' Senator Says
Constant continuing resolutions breed waste, low morale, witnesses tell panel.
Management
The Secret to Productivity: Cute Videos of Kitties?
Research shows indulging in cute animal videos can, in fact, increase productivity.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats’ Budget Balances Spending Cuts, Revenue Hikes
Proposal shields federal pay and retirement benefits.
Management
Analysis: Obama Wasted a Big Chance to Sell His Economic Vision
Obama’s shortcomings as a communicator are not new.
Pay & Benefits
No Furloughs Planned at OPM
Agency will rely on hiring freeze, administrative cuts to comply with sequester.
Management
Obama Still to Name U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican
How that appointment could come to define the U.S.-papal relationship.
Oversight
After Snag, Senate Moving on Bill to Avert Shutdown, Extend Pay Freeze
Legislation will move to House after final vote, which could come Thursday.
Management
Did Harvard Just Make It OK to Spy on Employees?
Harvard may have made history in setting an example for how to spy on employees.
Management