Management
SAMMIE Awards Honor Team That Cracked Volkswagen Emissions Cheating
Award winners will be feted at a black-tie event in Washington on Sept. 27.
Management
Congress Wants to Boost Agency Use of Evidence in Program Evaluation
Improving data to measure outcomes is not a pretext to cut spending, panelists say.
Management
National Weather Service Develops New Career Path for Meteorologists
Initiative will help aspiring forecasters advance their careers while relieving the burden of administrators in charge of hiring and promoting.
Management
Agencies Begin White House-Mandated Training for Every Fed on Consequences of Leaks
Employees across government are receiving training this week on unauthorized disclosures.
Management
Want to Improve Government Customer Experience? Focus On Employee Morale
Engaged workers are the key to better service.
Defense
Air Force: We’re Low on Bombs Because Congress Can’t Pass a Budget
It’s hard to persuade arms makers to boost production, even to fight ISIS, without cash on the barrelhead.
Management
Carson’s Ultimate Goal for HUD: 'Heal the Nation'
Housing and Urban Development Department Secretary Ben Carson gave employees his vision for the agency. He also promised to fix the restrooms at headquarters.
Pay & Benefits
VA Re-Fires Scandal-Plagued Employee in Test Case for Trump's New Law
New law took effect after initial disciplinary act against director of medical center in Washington, D.C.
Management
Scientists Have Run Out of Adjectives to Describe Maria’s Devastating Power
Maria is the strongest storm to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years.
Management
6 Reasons to Be Excited About Changes to the Combined Federal Campaign
A charity that aims to help federal employees in need believes the changes will result in a more effective and efficient fundraising mechanism.
Management
Beware The Perils Of Groupthink, Yet Meetings Can Still Be Useful
Meetings can be a real drag, but they're still essential for certain types of decision-making.
Management
Wanted: Good Leaders For Government. Must Have People, Not Just Technical, Skills
The best person for a job may not be the one who best knows how to do the work but the one who can get the best work out of others. A scholar examines the nature of leadership.
Management
For U.S. Defense Contractors, North Korean Hostilities Are Good For Business
“Clearly, as we watch what’s happening around our globe, the rather rapid advance of some of our potential adversaries is quite concerning."
Management
Senators Want Heads to Roll After Postal Service Underestimates Delayed Mail by 2 Billion Pieces
Lawmakers cite report finding employees intentionally misrepresented statistics.
Management
Micromanagement is Really a Trust Issue
Here’s how to handle it, whether you’re the victim or the perpetrator.
Management
State Dept. Rebuffs Diplomats’ Plea for Release of Reorg Plan
Academy of Diplomacy’s request comes amid “water cooler” employee disgruntlement.
Management
5 Things That Have Changed About FEMA Since Katrina – And 5 That Haven’t
Is the Federal Emergency Management Agency ready for the new era of disasters?
Management
Memo to Government Reformers: Don’t Forget the Soft Stuff
Everyone wants to work in an environment where their contribution is recognized and valued.
Management