Pay & Benefits
Personnel agency clarifies Inauguration Day policies
Federal workers in the capital region will be given Jan. 20 off to enjoy the festivities, in keeping with tradition.
Pay & Benefits
TSP rallies in December
Despite some gains last month, most of the plan’s funds tanked overall in 2008.
Oversight
Dems may repeal term limits for House chairs
Rules change under consideration could disrupt opening of Congress this week.
Oversight
Richardson withdraws as nominee for Commerce secretary
"Pay-to-play" investigation involving state contracts in New Mexico becomes an issue.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT:Intelligence File Dual-Hatted
Cutting the intelligence director’s workload could make him better at his job.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
Stop Wasting Time
Don’t make it harder for employees to do their jobs.
Managing Technology
Down to the Wire
Help your agency avoid pitfalls when switching to the Networx telecom contract.
Viewpoint
Listen and Learn
Here are six critical competencies the new political appointees will need to succeed.
In Every Issue
Briefing
Papered over; to the letter, global English lesson; explosive fear factor and more.
News And Analysis
Tapping Knowledge
Agencies use learning systems to cultivate careers and plug skill gaps.
News And Analysis
Pulling Purse Strings
Treasury sought flexibility for bailout contracts, but did Congress give too long a leash?
Features
Memo to the President-Elect
By now you’ve gotten plenty of input on staffing and policy. Here’s some frank advice on making government work.
Features
Beyond the Shuttle
As NASA makes another giant leap, the agency must shift its workforce to a new mission while safely finishing out the old one.
Oversight
The Obama team: a guide
A comprehensive look at the group of people who will be leading federal agencies in the next administration.
News
ATF: Guns and New Year’s don’t mix
Bureau issues warning against shooting firearms into the sky to ring in 2009.
Oversight