Pay & Benefits
Some Federal Workers See Silver Lining in Spring Furloughs
Some view unpaid leave as a chance to travel and have a vacation free of disruptions.
Management
OMB Expands Sequestration Guidance, Increasing Scrutiny of Expenses
Controller addresses planning, communication and collective bargaining over furloughs.
Management
Examining The Human Connectome Project
A look at the NIH-supported effort that’s aimed at revealing the “symphony” that’s happening at the speed of thought within our brains every second of every day.
Management
What Time Does the Sequester Start?
So, since nobody is trying to stop it, when does the sequester actually begin?
Management
Planned DHS Resignation Inspires an Hour of Political Fury
Gary Mead's unfortunately timed notice is sucked into sequester firestorm.
Management
The 3 Essential Things Great Leaders Understand
From presidents to generals, reflections gleaned from a career working around great leaders.
Defense
New Defense Chief Addresses Massive Cuts
Chuck Hagel issues warning within hours of taking office.
Defense
Senator Suggests Cuts to Avoid Pentagon Furloughs
Coburn’s recommendations don’t go nearly far enough, Defense official says.
Defense
Timeline: The March Into Combat
More than 200 years of precedent sets the stage for reversing the ban on women in direct battlefield roles.
Pay & Benefits
GOP Sequester Alternative Targets Federal Pay, Benefits
Senate bill would push back sequestration for one year in part by extending the pay freeze, increasing feds’ retirement contributions.
Pay & Benefits
OSHA Will Not Furlough Employees
Labor agency is freezing hiring and bonuses to comply with impending budget cuts.
Management
Federal Conference Spending Is in Decline, Lawmakers Told
Government saves $2 billion on travel and conferences since 2010.
Management
Giving a Team Presentation? 3 Things Co-Presenters Need to Do
Avoid the awkwardness of presenting with others by following these three tips.
Nextgov
Army Faces ‘Devastating’ Budget Crisis, Service Official Says
Nonetheless, the service will go ahead with its network integration evaluation this spring.
Management
OMB: Some Agencies Could Begin Furloughs in March
At least two organizations already have issued formal furlough notices to employees.
Defense
Those Missing Drone Memos Are Now John Brennan's Worst Enemy
The Obama Administration thought the previously released documents on drones would be enough to satisfy members of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Oversight
The Government Can't Be Sued for Secret Spying It Keeps Secret
The Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit from privacy groups about the matter.
Oversight
Obama Summons Lawmakers to Meet -- on Friday After Sequestration
Partisan blame continues as both sides appear resigned to missing deadline.
Oversight