Management
F-35 is ‘Ready For War;’ Now the Air Force Wants More, and Faster
Buying more JSFs would lower the per-plane price tag and allow the service to retire older jets sooner.
Management
Obama's Historic Day of Clemency
The president on Wednesday commuted the sentences of 214 federal inmates.
Management
The Key to High Performance
Government will never have great executives until it invests in developing great managers.
Management
The Upcoming Presidential Transition: A Guide for Career Managers and Executives
How to navigate the tricky waters ahead.
Management
Can an Agency Plagued by Sexual Harassment Become a Model for Federal Government?
National Park Service director pledges reforms, predicts temporary uptick in harassment cases.
Management
The More Powerful You Are, the Less You Should Assume You’re Right
Get some friends or colleagues to check you.
Management
The FDA's Dueling Priorities
The organization’s challenge is balancing drugs’ safety and effectiveness.
Management
An Implied Visa-Application Question: Is Your Country Rich Enough?
The U.S., a new report suggests, is more likely to welcome foreigners from countries with growing economies.
Management
The CDC Issued a Narrow Travel Advisory for Zika in Florida, but Its Effects Could be Widespread
Travel warnings are a tricky business. When too broad, officials run the risk of alarmism; too light and they can be cast as negligent.
Oversight
Watchdog: Some FHA-Approved Homes in Flint Had Unsafe Water
HUD did not properly oversee water testing for lead and copper in several properties that received FHA-insured loans.
Management
Agencies Get a New Playbook for Managing Risks
The guidelines, which are being circulated by GSA and the Partnership for Public Service, provide an action plan for complying with the updated Circular A-123.
Management
The Government Has Approved the First Private Landing on the Moon
"Only three super powers have ever landed on any planet—we will become the fourth super power."
Management
Harness the Power of Thanks
Well-expressed gratitude can open doors, solidify relationships, and change careers.
Nextgov
DOD Issues Final Rule to Avoid Counterfeit Electronics
Focuses on the careful selection of suppliers and verifying the authenticity of electronic parts
Oversight
New Law Imposes Income Cap on Public Housing Residents
Measure aims to strengthen oversight of extremely over-income public housing tenants and ensure needy families aren’t shut out.
Management
Even Presidential Candidates Need Sleep
Sleep is essential for good executive functioning and for good general health. So how do candidates keep up the grueling demands of their schedules?
Nextgov
GSA Officials on Increased Bid Protests: 'This is How It’s Going to Be'
Expect and plan for bid protests so agency missions aren't disrupted, officials say.
Management
FBI Director Lauds Whistleblowers' Role in Culture of 'Humility'
Comey marks appreciation day acknowledging bureau as "imperfect."
Management
Joe Biden Officiated His First Marriage — a Same-sex Union at His House
The grooms were two long-time White House staffers.
Management