Management
Too Many People Are Going Pantless on Video Calls
Don't worry too much about how you look. Spend more time thinking about what you'll say and how you'll say it. But even so, put on some pants, perhaps.
Management
Report: Federal Government is Effectively Fighting Inequality
Inequality is growing. But so are government efforts to combat it—and they’re working.
Management
Carter Proposes 'Huge' Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday unveiled major proposals that would reform the military's "up or out" promotion system and allow civilian recruiters to bypass the traditional federal hiring process.
Management
Obama Unhappy With Senate Proposal to ‘Upend’ His Security Clearance Reform Plans
Defense bill would bring Pentagon’s background investigations in house.
Management
After a Thursday Meeting With Obama, Sanders Signals the End
The Vermont senator will continue his campaign for now, but after meeting with President Obama, he’s declared a new enemy.
Management
Are So Many Feds Really That Exceptional?
GAO study finds that 61 percent of federal employees received top performance ratings in 2013.
Management
Senators Push for Acting OPM Director’s Confirmation
Obama’s nominee has bipartisan support, but one senator continues to block a vote.
Management
Justice Department's Secret Legal Opinions Sought in Court
Transparency group says Office of Legal Counsel should comply with FOIA.
Management
Switching Up Your Location Makes You Better (and More Creative) at Your Job
Co-working spaces offer flexibility and a chance to change the scenery.
Management
How Boeing Aims To Fix Its Broken Tanker
New hardware on the balky refueling boom will be tested next month.
Management
The Rocky Obama-Sanders Relationship
The president and the runner-up to replace him will meet Thursday with a long, rough history between them.
Management
How GSA Is Addressing the Unrealistic Expectations of Small Businesses
The time-consuming pursuit of large multiple award contracts creates major obstacles for small firms.
Pay & Benefits
Panel Recommends New Pay and Benefits System for Much of VA Workforce
The VA’s largest agency should have more flexibility to hire, pay and discipline employees, according to a draft report from the Commission on Care.
Management
Here's What Happens to our Brains When Men and Women Work Together
There are differences in the way men and women cooperate with each other.
Management
Five Reasons You Should Rip the Band-Aid Off Fast
Unless you’re a sociopath, you probably don’t enjoy delivering bad news.
Management
Senate Debates Defense Policy Bill Under Veto Threat, in Part for Acquisition Reforms
Administration says proposed provisions would "micromanage" the Pentagon.
Nextgov
18F's First Agile Award Is For FedRAMP Dashboard
The new contracting approach had been halted by multiple protests.
Management
Let Us Now Celebrate America's Incredibly Low Productivity
Hours and wages both increased despite the productivity dip.
Management