Management
How to Sound Charismatic
A researcher examines how politicians change their pitch and volume to attract voters
Management
Avoiding a Government of Lawyers and Former Congressional Staffers
The next president must look beyond the usual suspects to put together a truly diverse administration.
Management
White House Transition Survivors Regret Neglecting Congress
The candidates’ teams must begin now to prepare for the next crisis.
Pay & Benefits
Want a $10,000 Bonus? Start Looking for Ways to Cut Waste in Your Department
Bipartisan bill that would reward feds who save the government money advances in the Senate.
Management
Does TSA Have Itself to Blame for Its Current Crisis?
The agency's own budget requests have fallen precipitously in recent years.
Management
Mad Max or Shining City on a Hill: Where Are We Headed?
An “alternative futures” exercise for the next administration.
Management
More Executives Aren't Going to Solve Government’s Performance Problem
A proposed law aims to bolster program management but agencies already have the necessary tools—they just need the commitment.
Management
House Passes Bills to Speed Up Sales of Federal Buildings
Bipartisan measures would create a Public Buildings Reform Board and streamline leasing.
Management
MSPB Reminds Agencies They Don’t Need Airtight Proof to Get Suspected Criminals Off the Payroll
If agencies reasonably believe employees committed a crime that could carry jail time, they can suspend them indefinitely without pay.
Management
NOAA: The U.S. Looks Due for a Scorching Summer
Forecasts show above-average chances for high heat on both coasts and in Alaska.
Management
The Guide to Getting Global Entry and TSA PreCheck
The process is easier than you might imagine, and the benefits are as good as people say.
Management
Stop Pretending Your Colleagues Are Your Family
When personal preferences eclipse a results-based culture, expect nothing less than disaster.
Management
Contractors See Some Goodies in Big Defense Bill
Industry cheers curbs on lowest-price awards, small business reforms.
Management
Obama Has Signed a Bill Erasing the Words 'Oriental' and 'Negro' From Federal Legislation
The bill affects two late-1970s laws.
Management
OMB Gets High Marks for Pursuing Cross Agency Priority Goals
GAO suggests a bit more transparency would help interagency cooperation.
Management
Twitter Schools the Clinton Campaign on How Venn Diagrams Work
In hindsight, the graphic was a poor choice for the Democrat.
Management
Neurotic? Then Nothing is More Stressful Than Peace and Quiet, Research Shows
Researchers discover that neurotic people find anxiety-inducing environments more restorative than traditionally calm ones.
Management
Don’t Let a Toxic Employee Define You
Those master manipulators have a way of destroying morale and draining bosses’ energy.
Management
HUD Turns to the 'Toyota Way' to Cut Through Red Tape in Hiring
Toyota is offering free advice on speeding up the process without sacrificing quality.
Management