Management

The EPA Is Working With Several Federal Agencies to Clean Up Its Self-Created Disaster

Millions of gallons of toxic water have leaked into major rivers thanks to an EPA mistake.

Management

White House Focus, SES Visibility Help Agencies Meet Small Business Goals

SBA’s Shoraka expresses confidence that set-aside abuse by large firms is minimal.

Management

Lawrence Lessig is Considering a Presidential Run

The Harvard professor and Creative Commons co-founder wants to get money out of politics—and thinks he has the best plan to do it.

Management

Your 'Gut Feeling' Can Literally Control What Happens in Your Brain

It involves hundreds of millions of neurons that aren’t in your brain.

Management

Sorry Feds: You Have to Bring Your Own Plates and Forks to Work

GAO says agencies cannot use appropriated funds for disposable plates and cutlery.

Management

Contractors to Obama: Enough With the Executive Orders

Protest comes amid reports of plan to require contractors to offer paid sick leave.

Management

Clinton Wants to Eliminate Student Loans For Public Colleges and Universities

The candidate says she doesn't want the government making money off of student loans.

Management

Why We Hide From Feedback

There are a number of key elements that influence our receptiveness.

Management

More Than 143 Million Americans Are at Risk From Earthquakes

That’s almost double a 2006 U.S. Geological Survey estimate of 75 million.

Nextgov

Where Customer Experience is Winning (and Losing) in Government

Without the spotlight of a presidential administration or a top-down leadership push, most federal agencies have long fought a losing battle in meaningful customer experience improvements.

Management

Senate Republicans Propose Making IRS Independent, Non-Unionized

Finance panel also slams Lois Lerner’s early testimony as deceitful.

Management

The U.S. Postal Service’s Streak of Positive Financial News Has Ended

Agency loses $586 million from April through June, partly due to increased labor costs.

Management

Just Tell It to Me Like I’m Stupid

Using words that confuse and obfuscate damages your organization's brand.

Management

Kasich Calls Climate Change 'Some Theory That’s Not Proven'

The Ohio governor suggests that action to fight global warming could kill jobs.

Defense

White House Spokesman: Schumer Opposition to Iran Deal 'Disappointing' But Not a Surprise

President Obama got a heads-up on the senator's defection, the press secretary said Friday.

Management

Federal Hiring Reform Bill Heads for Obama’s Signature

10,000 feds will soon have better access to benefits and career advancement.

Management

4 Ways to Boost Employee Performance and Job Satisfaction

Raising their self-esteem goes a long way.

Management

A NOAA Weather Model Shows Animated Storms and City Lights

NOAA’s weatherView animates real-time wind in a gorgeous way.

Management

Here's Everything Feds Need to Know About Thursday's GOP Debates

Candidates hint at how they would mange the federal bureaucracy.

Management

Democrats Will Have Six Presidential Debates

The DNC announced a debate schedule starting in October.