Defense

House panel approves overhaul of Defense personnel system

The House Government Reform Committee approved legislation late Wednesday that would overhaul the civilian personnel system at the Department of Defense, as well as give broad personnel flexibilities to NASA and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Management

Management agenda enters new era without top promoter

Few observers think that the departure of Office of Management and Budget Director Mitch Daniels will throw the president's management agenda into a tailspin. Quite the contrary, some think that the agenda will continue at an accelerated pace.

Management

Office of Management and Budget director to resign

The White House announced Tuesday that Office of Management and Budget Director Mitch Daniels would leave his post within 30 days. He is expected to announce a run for governor of Indiana.

Management

Data shows 'human capital crisis' may be overstated

Over the past three years, the human capital crisis has been used to explain almost every problem with the federal workforce. It turns out the rhetoric is a little overheated.

Management

Think tank urges Democrats to focus on government reform

Democrats need to make reforming government, including overhauling the civil service structure, a key policy issue, or they will continue to be painted as the party that supports "big government," a Democratic think tank asserted Thursday.