Management

Zika Is the 'Most Difficult' Emergency Health Response Ever, CDC Official Says

How the virus is spread, its disproportionate danger for pregnant women, and the delay in its worst effects combine to make this outbreak particularly tough.

Management

What the Supreme Court Immigration Ruling Means for Hillary Clinton

She has vowed to expand President Obama’s executive actions. Thursday’s decision won’t necessarily prevent her from doing so.

Management

Lawmaker: Feds Shouldn't Be Punished for Refusing to Break Rules

Measure would block the implementation of a recent federal court decision.

Management

Why Women (Sometimes) Don't Help Other Women

It’s not because they’re inherently harsher leaders than men, but because they often respond to sexism by trying to distance themselves from other women.

Management

Why Do So Many Feds Shun the Senior Executive Service?

Large numbers of federal employees are opting not to apply for top federal positions, despite the higher salaries they would earn.

Management

Interagency Task Force Completes Largest 'Takedown' of Medicare Fraud Yet

Justice and HHS announce charges against 300 health care providers.

Management

Leading Employees Who Struggle with Self-Doubt

Developing individuals who lack confidence in their own abilities is one of the most difficult challenges for a manager.

Management

Senator Pushes For Action on VA Accountability Reforms

Legislation that would limit appeal rights of fired department senior executives has stalled.

Management

Frequent-Flyer Programs Are Too Complicated to Understand, the Transportation Department Has Concluded

At issue is the system airlines use to determine how many miles travelers need to redeem for a ticket.

Management

For Defense Firms, Brexit Could Be Europe’s Sequester

A British departure from the European Union could slow arms purchases and collaboration across the continent.

Management

Senior Executive Service Faces ‘Pivotal Moment’ on Cusp of Next Administration

Report details some agencies’ efforts to infuse new life into the frail, aging elite career corps.

Pay & Benefits

Defense Rolls Out Phased Retirement For Civilian Employees

The decision by the government’s largest department could prod other agencies into offering the nearly four-year-old benefit to eligible workers.

Management

NASA Finds That the Earth Has a New 'Mini Moon'

The quasi-satellite technically orbits around the sun but dances around the earth in the process.