Management

The SEC Could Soon Be Run Mostly by Women

If the Senate confirms Obama’s two nominees, only one of the five commissioners will be a man.

Pay & Benefits

VA Senior Execs Subpoenaed To Testify Over Pay Raises, Relocation Benefits

Watchdog concluded department officials inappropriately used authorities to get around pay freeze.

Management

Government Publishing Office Defends Its Role in Making Secure Identity Cards

Lawmakers may amend law to clarify value of private-sector competition.

Management

Biden Announces He Is Not Running For President

The vice president announced his decision at the White House Wednesday afternoon.

Management

Is Extending the Probationary Period a Good Idea?

It shouldn’t take that long to identify poor performers.

Oversight

Will the Thursday Benghazi Hearing Help Hillary Clinton?

Congressional Republicans are squabbling over the investigation on the eve of the Democratic frontrunner’s highly anticipated testimony.

Management

Why Do So Many People With the Flu Still Come Into Work?

Money is part of it, but the guilt they feel about burdening their colleagues weighs on them just as heavily.

Management

Bernie Sanders's Plan to Turn Post Offices Into Banks

It's a much more sensible idea than payday-lending services, and the rest of the world agrees.

Management

What If Canada's New Government Doesn’t Buy the F-35?

The F/A-18 Super Hornet could be the RCAF’s next top fighter if the new Liberal government keeps its vow to jettison the Joint Strike Fighter.

Management

OPM Asked to End Forced Leave for Chemical Safety Board Officials

Managing director and counsel have been idle for four months during misconduct probe.

Management

Presidential Hopeful Says It Should Be Easier to Fire All Feds

Senate Democrats block Republican Marco Rubio's VA firing bill for now, but it's not going anywhere.

Management

Teaching Digital Buyers to Transform Acquisition

Public prize competition takes culture change to new level.

Management

Why Is Fiorina Plummeting in the Polls?

After she took the Republican field by storm in September, two polls show her slipping back into the second tier of candidates.

Management

Webb Drops Out of 2016 Democratic Race But Leaves Independent Bid Open

The presidential hopeful with the most military experience is now out of his party’s race for the White House.

Management

Making DATA Act Real Means Working Nights and Weekends

Financial management leaders hopeful on standardizing data to measure program performance.

Management

What Makes It So Hard to Let Go and Move On?

At some point in most leaders' lives, a big decision awaits.

Management

Clinton, Benghazi Committee Prepare for Battle

Everyone is angling for the political upper hand ahead of Thursday’s hearing.

Management

Federal Managers Increasingly Unhappy With Hiring Process

Senior executive applicant pool is a particular concern.

Management

People Should Demand Compliments More Often, Harvard Study Says

Those who are reminded of times they’re at their best are more successful.

Management

GAO Gets More Transparent By Publishing List of Restricted Reports

Inventory of titles from the past year is aimed at helping lawmakers and Hill staff.