Management

The Desire to Fit In is the Root of Almost All Wrongdoing

Doing the wrong thing is, for most of us, pretty mundane.

Tech

GM Has Built A Stealth Truck for the Army

A new hydrogen fuel cell truck could put snipers behind enemy lines, in style.

Management

Why the Kaine vs. Pence Vice Presidential Debate Matters

The vice presidential debate may not set off fireworks quite like the presidential debate, but two political scientists explain why it's still important.

Management

Pay for Success: Separating Fact From Fear

Social impact bonds can offer government more bang for its buck.

Management

USPS Begins Hiring Surge in Preparation for Holiday Season

Postal Service will hire tens of thousands of employees on temporary basis.

Management

Contract Consolidation Effort Saves $2 Billion and Counting

By December, a half-billion-dollar spend on laptops and desktops will be in three contracts.

Management

To Take Control of Your Email Inbox, Think About It Like Your IRL Mailbox

You remember: the one the Postal Service uses.

Management

How Hillary Clinton Learned to Govern

The Democratic nominee would enter the White House with a well-established operating style.

Management

Vets Are More Civically Engaged Than The Rest of Us, Research Finds

Report shows that those who served are more likely than non-veterans to volunteer, vote, and actively participate in their communities.

Management

Can a New Work Design Help the Government?

What you can learn from the agencies that pioneered different approaches.

Management

Special Counsel’s Whistleblower Award-Winner Still Owed Pay from Army

Ft. Bragg infection control specialist was ostracized for exposing health violations.

Management

Presidential Transition Alums Laud Longer ‘Runway,’ Formality of 2016 Process

Clay Johnson, Mack McLarty say hiring 4,000 quality people not possible in 73 days.

Management

The EPA's Failure to Protect People From the Environment

A new report from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights finds the agency toothless—or even harmful—in addressing environmental justice.

Management

The Algorithms That Tell Bosses How Employees Are Feeling

Sentiment-analysis software can help companies figure out what’s bothering workers—or what they’re excited about.

Management

Some Agencies Are Making Headway on Luring Millennials

Senate panel bemoans lengthy time-to-hire and still burdensome USAJOBS site.

Management

In Cold Offices, It's All About Your Feet

At Berkeley, researchers are studying how wearing flip-flops changes buildings' air-conditioning needs.

Management

New Security Clearance Bureau Will Begin Operations Monday

NBIB will focus on automating data collection, shortening investigation time.

Management

VHA Still Needs More Doctors and Nurses

New watchdog report finds that more of the agency’s health care professionals are resigning than retiring.

Management

How May I Help You?

Some federal agencies really want to know.

Management

Yes, You Can Fire Incompetent Government Employees

The Merit Systems Protection Board issues refresher guidance in Civil Service principles and prohibited practices.