Management

Countries are Supposed to Spy on Each Other

And that’s why the federal government won’t blame China for hacking.

Management

Justice Has Opened a Hate-Crime Investigation Into South Carolina Shooting

Attorney General Loretta Lynch called the act “barbaric” in a press conference on Thursday.

Management

IG: VA Staff Didn't Cause Vet's Death in Wisconsin

Employees at Tomah facility "acted appropriately" after vet suffered two strokes on site, report concludes.

Management

Five Ways Leaders Can Make It Easier to Let Go

Some skills and behaviors that used to serve you, are no longer the best use of your time.

Management

Two Placed on Administrative Leave as Tensions Mount at Chemical Safety Board

Problems have escalated from a "toxic work environment to thermonuclear war," employee advocate says.

Management

Pentagon Procurement Could See Dramatic Changes

McCain plan would make specific people responsible for cost overruns.

Management

Lawmakers Slash IRS Budget as Punishment for ‘Underperforming’

A watchdog report released the same day links budget cuts to the decline in service at the tax agency.

Management

What Federal Recruiters Can Learn From the NBA Draft

Scouting the best players isn't all that different for government.

Management

Agency Chafes at Ban on Hiring Foreign Specialists

Proposed waiver for difficult-to-fill positions would not significantly affect CBO’s budget, agency argues.

Management

Even Smart Leaders Make These Mistakes

Don't leave employees in the dark on how they're doing.

Nextgov

GSA Invites Vendors to Bid on Agile BPA

Price is significantly less important than technical approach, the request for quotes says.

Management

Which Agencies Are Best At Selling Unneeded Property?

The ability to keep some of the proceeds and disciplined management processes have helped some agencies, controller tells senators.

Management

Lawmakers Renew Push to Streamline Federal Hiring

Bill would hasten the burdensome hiring process, supporters say.

Management

Can We Focus on What Works?

Evidence-based program management has to be better than this constant triage of failures.

Management

Ebola Still Scares Congress, so They’re Pushing More Spending to Fight Disease

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's preparedness funding gets a boost in a House appropriations bill.

Management

How a Political Appointee Gets Fired in Washington

The ex-chairman of the Chemical Safety Board says he was unfairly maligned.

Management

Obama Administration to Ban Artificial Trans Fats

The FDA announced Tuesday that certain oils are no longer recognized as safe.