Management

Has Technology Killed Courtesy at Work?

For all the connecting we do, we've never been more out of touch.

Management

HHS chief violated law restricting political activity, OSC finds

Sebelius says she has since changed event’s designation, repaid government for travel costs.

Management

Workplace Whiners and the Other Coworkers You'll Know

Today in The Wall Street Journal Sue Shellenbarger discusses a type of coworker you've surely had the occasion to work with, assuming you've been working in an office environment for any time at all. This is, Shellenbarger writes, the "workplace whiner."

Management

House passes bipartisan bill to improve Uncle Sam’s customer service

Agencies would have to collect feedback, appoint customer relations reps.

Oversight

Romney campaign denies acting rashly on Libyan situation

Advisor says tough criticism was meant to set in motion a larger debate.

Management

Video: DoD's Deputy Chief Management Officer on the Importance of Decision Making

Deputy Chief Management Officer for the Department of Defense spoke with Excellence in Government on her leadership journey.

Oversight

Romney talks troops, Afghanistan at National Guard conference

The GOP nominee focuses on topics he bypassed in his convention speech.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Courting the Hip-Hop Voter

Will Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj tip the outcome of the 2012 election?

Defense

DHS not properly protecting federal buildings, report finds

Facility oversight isn't following guidelines or vetting guards.

Defense

Obama orders stepped-up security at diplomatic posts

In wake of Libya attack, president praises efforts of civilian employees overseas.

Management

Obama statement on the attack in Libya

U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed in Benghazi.

Management

U.S. ambassador killed in Libya

J. Christopher Stevens and three other embassy staff killed in Benghazi attack.

Management

Three Ways to Increase Your Influence

Most leaders, no matter how great their positional power, have to learn how to influence others to actually get things done.

Oversight

IRS defends implementation of health care law

Deputy commissioner tells GOP critical number of staff involved is 859.

Management

IRS awards whistleblower $104 million in offshore banking case

National Whistleblower Center calls it the largest amount ever to an individual.

Oversight

Pelosi blames Boehner for fiscal cliff

The House Democratic leader's remarks came after Boehner expressed doubt that a fiscal cliff deal will be reached.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmaker seeks temporary postal reform in continuing resolution

Congress is still at odds over how to fix financially ailing Postal Service.

Management

Defense industry planning pre-sequestration layoff warnings

Contractors send notifications despite Labor Department guidance to the contrary.

Oversight

Outgoing senator on why he told Obama not to back Simpson-Bowles budget plan

Kent Conrad feared GOP would 'reflexively' oppose the proposal.

Management

Obama v. Romney on federal pay, the size of government and management

A look at how the presidential candidates stack up on matters important to federal employees.